Add 50/15 and 27/24, Solve 3 5/15 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 27/24

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

50/15 + 27/24 is 107/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 135/120 = 400 + 135/120 = 535/120
535/120 simplified gives 107/24
So, 50/15 + 27/24 = 107/24
In mixed form: 411/24

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