Add 49/48 and 2/50, Solve 1 1/48 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 49/48 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 2/50

49/48 + 2/50 is 1273/1200.

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,
49/48 = 49 × 25/48 × 25 = 1225/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1225/1200 + 48/1200 = 1225 + 48/1200 = 1273/1200
So, 49/48 + 2/50 = 1273/1200
In mixed form: 173/1200

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