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Add 50/20 and 27/56

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 27/56

50/20 + 27/56 is 167/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   50/20 = 50 × 14/20 × 14 = 700/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/280 + 135/280 = 700 + 135/280 = 835/280
5. 835/280 simplified gives 167/56
6. So, 50/20 + 27/56 = 167/56
   In mixed form: 255/56

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