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Add 35/50 and 75/27

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

35/50 + 75/27 is 313/90.

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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,
   35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   75/27 = 75 × 50/27 × 50 = 3750/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/1350 + 3750/1350 = 945 + 3750/1350 = 4695/1350
5. 4695/1350 simplified gives 313/90
6. So, 35/50 + 75/27 = 313/90
   In mixed form: 343/90

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