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Add 75/50 and 5/27

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 5/27

75/50 + 5/27 is 91/54.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1350 + 250/1350 = 2025 + 250/1350 = 2275/1350
5. 2275/1350 simplified gives 91/54
6. So, 75/50 + 5/27 = 91/54
   In mixed form: 137/54

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