Add 50/27 and 25/16, Solve 1 23/27 + 1 9/16 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 25/16

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

50/27 + 25/16 is 1475/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
Add the two like fractions:
800/432 + 675/432 = 800 + 675/432 = 1475/432
So, 50/27 + 25/16 = 1475/432
In mixed form: 3179/432

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