Add 7/48 and 50/27
1st number: 7/48, 2nd number: 1 23/27
7/48 + 50/27 is 863/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432 - Add the two like fractions:
63/432 + 800/432 = 63 + 800/432 = 863/432 - So, 7/48 + 50/27 = 863/432
In mixed form: 1431/432
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