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Add 50/27 and 84/16

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

50/27 + 84/16 is 767/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/432 + 2268/432 = 800 + 2268/432 = 3068/432
5. 3068/432 simplified gives 767/108
6. So, 50/27 + 84/16 = 767/108
   In mixed form: 711/108

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