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Add 54/50 and 70/27

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

54/50 + 70/27 is 2479/675.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   54/50 = 54 × 27/50 × 27 = 1458/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   70/27 = 70 × 50/27 × 50 = 3500/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/1350 + 3500/1350 = 1458 + 3500/1350 = 4958/1350
5. 4958/1350 simplified gives 2479/675
6. So, 54/50 + 70/27 = 2479/675
   In mixed form: 3454/675

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