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Add 12/48 and 40/50

12/48 + 40/50 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    40/50 = 40 × 24/50 × 24 = 960/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1200 + 960/1200 = 300 + 960/1200 = 1260/1200
  5. 1260/1200 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 12/48 + 40/50 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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