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Add 54/27 and 20/50

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 20/50

54/27 + 20/50 is 12/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   54/27 = 54 × 50/27 × 50 = 2700/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/1350 + 540/1350 = 2700 + 540/1350 = 3240/1350
5. 3240/1350 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 54/27 + 20/50 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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