Add 35/48 and 14/50
35/48 + 14/50 is 1211/1200.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 25/48 × 25 = 875/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
14/50 = 14 × 24/50 × 24 = 336/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1200 + 336/1200 = 875 + 336/1200 = 1211/1200 - So, 35/48 + 14/50 = 1211/1200
In mixed form: 111/1200
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