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Add 50/15 and 27/49

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 27/49

50/15 + 27/49 is 571/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   50/15 = 50 × 49/15 × 49 = 2450/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   27/49 = 27 × 15/49 × 15 = 405/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/735 + 405/735 = 2450 + 405/735 = 2855/735
5. 2855/735 simplified gives 571/147
6. So, 50/15 + 27/49 = 571/147
   In mixed form: 3130/147

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