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Add 50/15 and 60/27

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

50/15 + 60/27 is 50/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   50/15 = 50 × 9/15 × 9 = 450/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/135 + 300/135 = 450 + 300/135 = 750/135
5. 750/135 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 50/15 + 60/27 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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