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Add 50/27 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 42/60

50/27 + 42/60 is 689/270.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   50/27 = 50 × 20/27 × 20 = 1000/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/540 + 378/540 = 1000 + 378/540 = 1378/540
5. 1378/540 simplified gives 689/270
6. So, 50/27 + 42/60 = 689/270
   In mixed form: 2149/270

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