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Add 27/50 and 63/40

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

27/50 + 63/40 is 423/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/200 + 315/200 = 108 + 315/200 = 423/200
5. So, 27/50 + 63/40 = 423/200
   In mixed form: 223/200

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