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Add 50/40 and 40/27

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

50/40 + 40/27 is 295/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   50/40 = 50 × 27/40 × 27 = 1350/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   40/27 = 40 × 40/27 × 40 = 1600/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1080 + 1600/1080 = 1350 + 1600/1080 = 2950/1080
5. 2950/1080 simplified gives 295/108
6. So, 50/40 + 40/27 = 295/108
   In mixed form: 279/108

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