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Add 27/9 and 81/50

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

27/9 + 81/50 is 231/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   27/9 = 27 × 50/9 × 50 = 1350/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   81/50 = 81 × 9/50 × 9 = 729/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/450 + 729/450 = 1350 + 729/450 = 2079/450
5. 2079/450 simplified gives 231/50
6. So, 27/9 + 81/50 = 231/50
   In mixed form: 431/50

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