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Add 50/30 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

50/30 + 60/27 is 35/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/270 + 600/270 = 450 + 600/270 = 1050/270
5. 1050/270 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 50/30 + 60/27 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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