Add 50/27 and 84/48, Solve 1 23/27 + 1 36/48 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 84/48

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

50/27 + 84/48 is 389/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 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 48 × 9 = 432,
84/48 = 84 × 9/48 × 9 = 756/432
Add the two like fractions:
800/432 + 756/432 = 800 + 756/432 = 1556/432
1556/432 simplified gives 389/108
So, 50/27 + 84/48 = 389/108
In mixed form: 365/108

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