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Add 24/5 and 50/48

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 2/48

24/5 + 50/48 is 701/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    24/5 = 24 × 48/5 × 48 = 1152/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/240 + 250/240 = 1152 + 250/240 = 1402/240
  5. 1402/240 simplified gives 701/120
  6. So, 24/5 + 50/48 = 701/120
    In mixed form: 5101/120

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