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Add 50/27 and 45/50

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 45/50

50/27 + 45/50 is 743/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   50/27 = 50 × 50/27 × 50 = 2500/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/1350 + 1215/1350 = 2500 + 1215/1350 = 3715/1350
5. 3715/1350 simplified gives 743/270
6. So, 50/27 + 45/50 = 743/270
   In mixed form: 2203/270

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