Add 2/48 and 21/50
2/48 + 21/50 is 277/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
21/50 = 21 × 24/50 × 24 = 504/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1200 + 504/1200 = 50 + 504/1200 = 554/1200 - 554/1200 simplified gives 277/600
- So, 2/48 + 21/50 = 277/600
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