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Add 45/27 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

45/27 + 50/20 is 25/6.

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,
   45/27 = 45 × 20/27 × 20 = 900/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/540 + 1350/540 = 900 + 1350/540 = 2250/540
5. 2250/540 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 45/27 + 50/20 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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