Add 3/48 and 75/49
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 26/49
3/48 + 75/49 is 1249/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
75/49 = 75 × 48/49 × 48 = 3600/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2352 + 3600/2352 = 147 + 3600/2352 = 3747/2352 - 3747/2352 simplified gives 1249/784
- So, 3/48 + 75/49 = 1249/784
In mixed form: 1465/784
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