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Add 45/27 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

45/27 + 70/50 is 46/15.

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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,
   45/27 = 45 × 50/27 × 50 = 2250/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/1350 + 1890/1350 = 2250 + 1890/1350 = 4140/1350
5. 4140/1350 simplified gives 46/15
6. So, 45/27 + 70/50 = 46/15
   In mixed form: 31/15

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