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Add 45/50 and 90/27

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

45/50 + 90/27 is 127/30.

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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,
   45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   90/27 = 90 × 50/27 × 50 = 4500/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/1350 + 4500/1350 = 1215 + 4500/1350 = 5715/1350
5. 5715/1350 simplified gives 127/30
6. So, 45/50 + 90/27 = 127/30
   In mixed form: 47/30

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