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Add 96/72 and 27/50

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 27/50

96/72 + 27/50 is 281/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   96/72 = 96 × 25/72 × 25 = 2400/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/1800 + 972/1800 = 2400 + 972/1800 = 3372/1800
5. 3372/1800 simplified gives 281/150
6. So, 96/72 + 27/50 = 281/150
   In mixed form: 1131/150

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