Add 48/27 and 9/50, Solve 1 21/27 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 9/50

48/27 + 9/50 is 881/450.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
48/27 = 48 × 50/27 × 50 = 2400/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
9/50 = 9 × 27/50 × 27 = 243/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2400/1350 + 243/1350 = 2400 + 243/1350 = 2643/1350
2643/1350 simplified gives 881/450
So, 48/27 + 9/50 = 881/450
In mixed form: 1431/450

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