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Add 48/49 and 28/50

48/49 + 28/50 is 1886/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    48/49 = 48 × 50/49 × 50 = 2400/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/2450 + 1372/2450 = 2400 + 1372/2450 = 3772/2450
  5. 3772/2450 simplified gives 1886/1225
  6. So, 48/49 + 28/50 = 1886/1225
    In mixed form: 1661/1225

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