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Add 50/75 and 27/48

50/75 + 27/48 is 59/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    27/48 = 27 × 25/48 × 25 = 675/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1200 + 675/1200 = 800 + 675/1200 = 1475/1200
  5. 1475/1200 simplified gives 59/48
  6. So, 50/75 + 27/48 = 59/48
    In mixed form: 111/48

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