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Add 27/50 and 50/72

27/50 + 50/72 is 1111/900.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1800 + 1250/1800 = 972 + 1250/1800 = 2222/1800
5. 2222/1800 simplified gives 1111/900
6. So, 27/50 + 50/72 = 1111/900
   In mixed form: 1211/900

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