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Add 50/27 and 60/18

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

50/27 + 60/18 is 140/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   60/18 = 60 × 3/18 × 3 = 180/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/54 + 180/54 = 100 + 180/54 = 280/54
5. 280/54 simplified gives 140/27
6. So, 50/27 + 60/18 = 140/27
   In mixed form: 55/27

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