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Add 50/27 and 40/35

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

50/27 + 40/35 is 566/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   50/27 = 50 × 35/27 × 35 = 1750/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   40/35 = 40 × 27/35 × 27 = 1080/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/945 + 1080/945 = 1750 + 1080/945 = 2830/945
5. 2830/945 simplified gives 566/189
6. So, 50/27 + 40/35 = 566/189
   In mixed form: 2188/189

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