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Add 15/50 and 45/48

15/50 + 45/48 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    15/50 = 15 × 24/50 × 24 = 360/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    45/48 = 45 × 25/48 × 25 = 1125/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1200 + 1125/1200 = 360 + 1125/1200 = 1485/1200
  5. 1485/1200 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 15/50 + 45/48 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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