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Add 16/27 and 50/4

1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 12 2/4

16/27 + 50/4 is 707/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/108 + 1350/108 = 64 + 1350/108 = 1414/108
  5. 1414/108 simplified gives 707/54
  6. So, 16/27 + 50/4 = 707/54
    In mixed form: 135/54

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