Add 28/48 and 3/50
28/48 + 3/50 is 193/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
3/50 = 3 × 24/50 × 24 = 72/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1200 + 72/1200 = 700 + 72/1200 = 772/1200 - 772/1200 simplified gives 193/300
- So, 28/48 + 3/50 = 193/300
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