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Add 50/10 and 21/48

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 21/48

50/10 + 21/48 is 87/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    50/10 = 50 × 24/10 × 24 = 1200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/240 + 105/240 = 1200 + 105/240 = 1305/240
  5. 1305/240 simplified gives 87/16
  6. So, 50/10 + 21/48 = 87/16
    In mixed form: 57/16

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