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Add 50/27 and 40/36

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

50/27 + 40/36 is 80/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   40/36 = 40 × 3/36 × 3 = 120/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/108 + 120/108 = 200 + 120/108 = 320/108
5. 320/108 simplified gives 80/27
6. So, 50/27 + 40/36 = 80/27
   In mixed form: 226/27

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