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Add 50/48 and 70/27

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

50/48 + 70/27 is 785/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/432 + 1120/432 = 450 + 1120/432 = 1570/432
5. 1570/432 simplified gives 785/216
6. So, 50/48 + 70/27 = 785/216
   In mixed form: 3137/216

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