Add 50/32 and 21/27, Solve 1 18/32 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 50/32 and 21/27

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 21/27

50/32 + 21/27 is 337/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
50/32 = 50 × 27/32 × 27 = 1350/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
21/27 = 21 × 32/27 × 32 = 672/864
Add the two like fractions:
1350/864 + 672/864 = 1350 + 672/864 = 2022/864
2022/864 simplified gives 337/144
So, 50/32 + 21/27 = 337/144
In mixed form: 249/144

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