Add 21/50 and 30/48
21/50 + 30/48 is 209/200.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 24/50 × 24 = 504/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1200 + 750/1200 = 504 + 750/1200 = 1254/1200 - 1254/1200 simplified gives 209/200
- So, 21/50 + 30/48 = 209/200
In mixed form: 19/200
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