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Add 50/27 and 24/56

1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 24/56

50/27 + 24/56 is 431/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    50/27 = 50 × 56/27 × 56 = 2800/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    24/56 = 24 × 27/56 × 27 = 648/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1512 + 648/1512 = 2800 + 648/1512 = 3448/1512
  5. 3448/1512 simplified gives 431/189
  6. So, 50/27 + 24/56 = 431/189
    In mixed form: 253/189

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