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Add 50/27 and 24/40

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 24/40

50/27 + 24/40 is 331/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   50/27 = 50 × 40/27 × 40 = 2000/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   24/40 = 24 × 27/40 × 27 = 648/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/1080 + 648/1080 = 2000 + 648/1080 = 2648/1080
5. 2648/1080 simplified gives 331/135
6. So, 50/27 + 24/40 = 331/135
   In mixed form: 261/135

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