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Add 72/54 and 27/50

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 27/50

72/54 + 27/50 is 281/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   72/54 = 72 × 25/54 × 25 = 1800/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   27/50 = 27 × 27/50 × 27 = 729/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1350 + 729/1350 = 1800 + 729/1350 = 2529/1350
5. 2529/1350 simplified gives 281/150
6. So, 72/54 + 27/50 = 281/150
   In mixed form: 1131/150

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