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Add 5/50 and 21/48

5/50 + 21/48 is 43/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1200 + 525/1200 = 120 + 525/1200 = 645/1200
  5. 645/1200 simplified gives 43/80
  6. So, 5/50 + 21/48 = 43/80

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