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Add 30/50 and 35/27

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

30/50 + 35/27 is 256/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   35/27 = 35 × 50/27 × 50 = 1750/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/1350 + 1750/1350 = 810 + 1750/1350 = 2560/1350
5. 2560/1350 simplified gives 256/135
6. So, 30/50 + 35/27 = 256/135
   In mixed form: 1121/135

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