Add 3/48 and 15/50
3/48 + 15/50 is 29/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
15/50 = 15 × 24/50 × 24 = 360/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 360/1200 = 75 + 360/1200 = 435/1200 - 435/1200 simplified gives 29/80
- So, 3/48 + 15/50 = 29/80
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