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Add 27/50 and 90/40

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

27/50 + 90/40 is 279/100.

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,
   90/40 = 90 × 5/40 × 5 = 450/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/200 + 450/200 = 108 + 450/200 = 558/200
5. 558/200 simplified gives 279/100
6. So, 27/50 + 90/40 = 279/100
   In mixed form: 279/100

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