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Add 42/50 and 56/27

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

42/50 + 56/27 is 1967/675.

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,
   42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   56/27 = 56 × 50/27 × 50 = 2800/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/1350 + 2800/1350 = 1134 + 2800/1350 = 3934/1350
5. 3934/1350 simplified gives 1967/675
6. So, 42/50 + 56/27 = 1967/675
   In mixed form: 2617/675

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