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Add 49/2 and 50/27

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

49/2 + 50/27 is 1423/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   49/2 = 49 × 27/2 × 27 = 1323/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/54 + 100/54 = 1323 + 100/54 = 1423/54
5. So, 49/2 + 50/27 = 1423/54
   In mixed form: 2619/54

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