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Add 27/75 and 50/56

27/75 + 50/56 is 877/700.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   27/75 = 27 × 56/75 × 56 = 1512/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/4200 + 3750/4200 = 1512 + 3750/4200 = 5262/4200
5. 5262/4200 simplified gives 877/700
6. So, 27/75 + 50/56 = 877/700
   In mixed form: 1177/700

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