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Add 50/27 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 24/48

50/27 + 24/48 is 127/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   24/48 = 24 × 9/48 × 9 = 216/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/432 + 216/432 = 800 + 216/432 = 1016/432
5. 1016/432 simplified gives 127/54
6. So, 50/27 + 24/48 = 127/54
   In mixed form: 219/54

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