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Add 50/15 and 98/27

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 3 17/27

50/15 + 98/27 is 188/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/135 + 490/135 = 450 + 490/135 = 940/135
5. 940/135 simplified gives 188/27
6. So, 50/15 + 98/27 = 188/27
   In mixed form: 626/27

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