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Add 50/27 and 48/24

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

50/27 + 48/24 is 104/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   50/27 = 50 × 8/27 × 8 = 400/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   48/24 = 48 × 9/24 × 9 = 432/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/216 + 432/216 = 400 + 432/216 = 832/216
5. 832/216 simplified gives 104/27
6. So, 50/27 + 48/24 = 104/27
   In mixed form: 323/27

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