Add 15/50 and 10/48
15/50 + 10/48 is 61/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
15/50 = 15 × 24/50 × 24 = 360/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1200 + 250/1200 = 360 + 250/1200 = 610/1200 - 610/1200 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 15/50 + 10/48 = 61/120
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