Add 10/48 and 6/50
10/48 + 6/50 is 197/600.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
6/50 = 6 × 24/50 × 24 = 144/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1200 + 144/1200 = 250 + 144/1200 = 394/1200 - 394/1200 simplified gives 197/600
- So, 10/48 + 6/50 = 197/600
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