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Add 50/80 and 40/27

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

50/80 + 40/27 is 455/216.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   40/27 = 40 × 80/27 × 80 = 3200/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/2160 + 3200/2160 = 1350 + 3200/2160 = 4550/2160
5. 4550/2160 simplified gives 455/216
6. So, 50/80 + 40/27 = 455/216
   In mixed form: 223/216

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