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Add 56/50 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

56/50 + 27/20 is 247/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   56/50 = 56 × 2/50 × 2 = 112/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/100 + 135/100 = 112 + 135/100 = 247/100
5. So, 56/50 + 27/20 = 247/100
   In mixed form: 247/100

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