Add 14/48 and 7/50
14/48 + 7/50 is 259/600.
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,
14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1200 + 168/1200 = 350 + 168/1200 = 518/1200 - 518/1200 simplified gives 259/600
- So, 14/48 + 7/50 = 259/600
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