Add 50/27 and 6/28, Solve 1 23/27 + 6/28 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 6/28

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 6/28

50/27 + 6/28 is 781/378.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
50/27 = 50 × 28/27 × 28 = 1400/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756
Add the two like fractions:
1400/756 + 162/756 = 1400 + 162/756 = 1562/756
1562/756 simplified gives 781/378
So, 50/27 + 6/28 = 781/378
In mixed form: 225/378

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