Add 4/48 and 40/50
4/48 + 40/50 is 53/60.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
40/50 = 40 × 24/50 × 24 = 960/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1200 + 960/1200 = 100 + 960/1200 = 1060/1200 - 1060/1200 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 4/48 + 40/50 = 53/60
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