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Add 50/27 and 8/15

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 8/15

50/27 + 8/15 is 322/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/135 + 72/135 = 250 + 72/135 = 322/135
5. So, 50/27 + 8/15 = 322/135
   In mixed form: 252/135

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