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Add 50/72 and 27/20

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

50/72 + 27/20 is 92/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   27/20 = 27 × 18/20 × 18 = 486/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/360 + 486/360 = 250 + 486/360 = 736/360
5. 736/360 simplified gives 92/45
6. So, 50/72 + 27/20 = 92/45
   In mixed form: 22/45

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