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Add 27/50 and 5/4

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/4

27/50 + 5/4 is 179/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   27/50 = 27 × 2/50 × 2 = 54/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   5/4 = 5 × 25/4 × 25 = 125/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/100 + 125/100 = 54 + 125/100 = 179/100
5. So, 27/50 + 5/4 = 179/100
   In mixed form: 179/100

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