Add 5/50 and 2/48
5/50 + 2/48 is 17/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
2/48 = 2 × 25/48 × 25 = 50/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1200 + 50/1200 = 120 + 50/1200 = 170/1200 - 170/1200 simplified gives 17/120
- So, 5/50 + 2/48 = 17/120
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