Add 2/48 and 63/50, Solve 2/48 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 2/48 and 63/50

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

2/48 + 63/50 is 781/600.

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,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
63/50 = 63 × 24/50 × 24 = 1512/1200
Add the two like fractions:
50/1200 + 1512/1200 = 50 + 1512/1200 = 1562/1200
1562/1200 simplified gives 781/600
So, 2/48 + 63/50 = 781/600
In mixed form: 1181/600

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