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Add 50/75 and 42/27

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

50/75 + 42/27 is 20/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   50/75 = 50 × 9/75 × 9 = 450/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/675 + 1050/675 = 450 + 1050/675 = 1500/675
5. 1500/675 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 50/75 + 42/27 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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