Add 50/48 and 3/54, Solve 1 2/48 + 3/54 as a fraction

Add 50/48 and 3/54

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 3/54

50/48 + 3/54 is 79/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
Add the two like fractions:
450/432 + 24/432 = 450 + 24/432 = 474/432
474/432 simplified gives 79/72
So, 50/48 + 3/54 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72

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