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Add 48/50 and 20/72

48/50 + 20/72 is 557/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    48/50 = 48 × 36/50 × 36 = 1728/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1800 + 500/1800 = 1728 + 500/1800 = 2228/1800
  5. 2228/1800 simplified gives 557/450
  6. So, 48/50 + 20/72 = 557/450
    In mixed form: 1107/450

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