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Add 50/27 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 40/70

50/27 + 40/70 is 458/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   50/27 = 50 × 70/27 × 70 = 3500/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3500/1890 + 1080/1890 = 3500 + 1080/1890 = 4580/1890
5. 4580/1890 simplified gives 458/189
6. So, 50/27 + 40/70 = 458/189
   In mixed form: 280/189

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