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Add 27/50 and 45/18

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

27/50 + 45/18 is 76/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/450 + 1125/450 = 243 + 1125/450 = 1368/450
5. 1368/450 simplified gives 76/25
6. So, 27/50 + 45/18 = 76/25
   In mixed form: 31/25

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