Add 3/48 and 28/50
3/48 + 28/50 is 249/400.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
28/50 = 28 × 24/50 × 24 = 672/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 672/1200 = 75 + 672/1200 = 747/1200 - 747/1200 simplified gives 249/400
- So, 3/48 + 28/50 = 249/400
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