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Add 1/50 and 28/48

1/50 + 28/48 is 181/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    1/50 = 1 × 24/50 × 24 = 24/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/1200 + 700/1200 = 24 + 700/1200 = 724/1200
  5. 724/1200 simplified gives 181/300
  6. So, 1/50 + 28/48 = 181/300

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