Add 50/27 and 24/96, Solve 1 23/27 + 24/96 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 24/96

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 24/96

50/27 + 24/96 is 227/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
50/27 = 50 × 32/27 × 32 = 1600/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
24/96 = 24 × 9/96 × 9 = 216/864
Add the two like fractions:
1600/864 + 216/864 = 1600 + 216/864 = 1816/864
1816/864 simplified gives 227/108
So, 50/27 + 24/96 = 227/108
In mixed form: 211/108

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