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Add 5/28 and 50/48

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 2/48

5/28 + 50/48 is 205/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    5/28 = 5 × 12/28 × 12 = 60/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/336 + 350/336 = 60 + 350/336 = 410/336
  5. 410/336 simplified gives 205/168
  6. So, 5/28 + 50/48 = 205/168
    In mixed form: 137/168

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