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Add 50/72 and 35/27

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

50/72 + 35/27 is 215/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   50/72 = 50 × 3/72 × 3 = 150/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/216 + 280/216 = 150 + 280/216 = 430/216
5. 430/216 simplified gives 215/108
6. So, 50/72 + 35/27 = 215/108
   In mixed form: 1107/108

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