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Add 42/27 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

42/27 + 50/20 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/540 + 1350/540 = 840 + 1350/540 = 2190/540
5. 2190/540 simplified gives 73/18
6. So, 42/27 + 50/20 = 73/18
   In mixed form: 41/18

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