Add 12/48 and 20/50
12/48 + 20/50 is 13/20.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1200 + 480/1200 = 300 + 480/1200 = 780/1200 - 780/1200 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 12/48 + 20/50 = 13/20
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