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Add 27/60 and 84/50

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

27/60 + 84/50 is 213/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/300 + 504/300 = 135 + 504/300 = 639/300
5. 639/300 simplified gives 213/100
6. So, 27/60 + 84/50 = 213/100
   In mixed form: 213/100

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