Add 48/50 and 12/49
48/50 + 12/49 is 1476/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
12/49 = 12 × 50/49 × 50 = 600/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/2450 + 600/2450 = 2352 + 600/2450 = 2952/2450 - 2952/2450 simplified gives 1476/1225
- So, 48/50 + 12/49 = 1476/1225
In mixed form: 1251/1225
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