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Add 50/18 and 6/27

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 6/27

50/18 + 6/27 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/54 + 12/54 = 150 + 12/54 = 162/54
5. 162/54 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 50/18 + 6/27 = 3/1

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