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Add 50/35 and 27/60

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 27/60

50/35 + 27/60 is 263/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/420 + 189/420 = 600 + 189/420 = 789/420
5. 789/420 simplified gives 263/140
6. So, 50/35 + 27/60 = 263/140
   In mixed form: 1123/140

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