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Add 27/50 and 40/48

27/50 + 40/48 is 103/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    27/50 = 27 × 24/50 × 24 = 648/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1200 + 1000/1200 = 648 + 1000/1200 = 1648/1200
  5. 1648/1200 simplified gives 103/75
  6. So, 27/50 + 40/48 = 103/75
    In mixed form: 128/75

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