Add 21/80 and 50/48
1st number: 21/80, 2nd number: 1 2/48
21/80 + 50/48 is 313/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Add the two like fractions:
63/240 + 250/240 = 63 + 250/240 = 313/240 - So, 21/80 + 50/48 = 313/240
In mixed form: 173/240
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