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Add 2/48 and 9/50

2/48 + 9/50 is 133/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    9/50 = 9 × 24/50 × 24 = 216/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1200 + 216/1200 = 50 + 216/1200 = 266/1200
  5. 266/1200 simplified gives 133/600
  6. So, 2/48 + 9/50 = 133/600

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