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Add 35/27 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 40/50

35/27 + 40/50 is 283/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   35/27 = 35 × 50/27 × 50 = 1750/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   40/50 = 40 × 27/50 × 27 = 1080/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1350 + 1080/1350 = 1750 + 1080/1350 = 2830/1350
5. 2830/1350 simplified gives 283/135
6. So, 35/27 + 40/50 = 283/135
   In mixed form: 213/135

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