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Add 54/27 and 50/16

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

54/27 + 50/16 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   54/27 = 54 × 16/27 × 16 = 864/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   50/16 = 50 × 27/16 × 27 = 1350/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/432 + 1350/432 = 864 + 1350/432 = 2214/432
5. 2214/432 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 54/27 + 50/16 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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