Add 48/50 and 3/14
48/50 + 3/14 is 411/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 75/350 = 336 + 75/350 = 411/350 - So, 48/50 + 3/14 = 411/350
In mixed form: 161/350
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