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Add 50/64 and 35/27

1^st number: 50/64, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

50/64 + 35/27 is 1795/864.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   50/64 = 50 × 27/64 × 27 = 1350/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   35/27 = 35 × 64/27 × 64 = 2240/1728
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1728 + 2240/1728 = 1350 + 2240/1728 = 3590/1728
5. 3590/1728 simplified gives 1795/864
6. So, 50/64 + 35/27 = 1795/864
   In mixed form: 267/864

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