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Add 54/27 and 50/5

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

54/27 + 50/5 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/135 + 1350/135 = 270 + 1350/135 = 1620/135
5. 1620/135 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 54/27 + 50/5 = 12/1

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