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Add 50/27 and 40/15

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

50/27 + 40/15 is 122/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   40/15 = 40 × 9/15 × 9 = 360/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/135 + 360/135 = 250 + 360/135 = 610/135
5. 610/135 simplified gives 122/27
6. So, 50/27 + 40/15 = 122/27
   In mixed form: 414/27

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