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Add 48/27 and 7/50

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 7/50

48/27 + 7/50 is 863/450.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/1350 + 189/1350 = 2400 + 189/1350 = 2589/1350
  5. 2589/1350 simplified gives 863/450
  6. So, 48/27 + 7/50 = 863/450
    In mixed form: 1413/450

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