Add 15/48 and 50/12
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 4 2/12
15/48 + 50/12 is 215/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48 - Add the two like fractions:
15/48 + 200/48 = 15 + 200/48 = 215/48 - So, 15/48 + 50/12 = 215/48
In mixed form: 423/48
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