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Add 9/15 and 50/27

1^st number: 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

9/15 + 50/27 is 331/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/135 + 250/135 = 81 + 250/135 = 331/135
5. So, 9/15 + 50/27 = 331/135
   In mixed form: 261/135

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