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Add 50/60 and 50/27

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

50/60 + 50/27 is 145/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   50/27 = 50 × 20/27 × 20 = 1000/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/540 + 1000/540 = 450 + 1000/540 = 1450/540
5. 1450/540 simplified gives 145/54
6. So, 50/60 + 50/27 = 145/54
   In mixed form: 237/54

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