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Add 48/27 and 24/50

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 24/50

48/27 + 24/50 is 508/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   48/27 = 48 × 50/27 × 50 = 2400/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   24/50 = 24 × 27/50 × 27 = 648/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/1350 + 648/1350 = 2400 + 648/1350 = 3048/1350
5. 3048/1350 simplified gives 508/225
6. So, 48/27 + 24/50 = 508/225
   In mixed form: 258/225

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