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Add 50/40 and 9/27

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 9/27

50/40 + 9/27 is 19/12.

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,
   9/27 = 9 × 40/27 × 40 = 360/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1080 + 360/1080 = 1350 + 360/1080 = 1710/1080
5. 1710/1080 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 50/40 + 9/27 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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