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Add 50/25 and 84/27

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

50/25 + 84/27 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   84/27 = 84 × 25/27 × 25 = 2100/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/675 + 2100/675 = 1350 + 2100/675 = 3450/675
5. 3450/675 simplified gives 46/9
6. So, 50/25 + 84/27 = 46/9
   In mixed form: 51/9

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