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Add 60/27 and 50/64

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 50/64

60/27 + 50/64 is 865/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   60/27 = 60 × 64/27 × 64 = 3840/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   50/64 = 50 × 27/64 × 27 = 1350/1728
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/1728 + 1350/1728 = 3840 + 1350/1728 = 5190/1728
5. 5190/1728 simplified gives 865/288
6. So, 60/27 + 50/64 = 865/288
   In mixed form: 31/288

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