Add 50/20 and 35/48
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 35/48
50/20 + 35/48 is 155/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
50/20 = 50 × 12/20 × 12 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
600/240 + 175/240 = 600 + 175/240 = 775/240 - 775/240 simplified gives 155/48
- So, 50/20 + 35/48 = 155/48
In mixed form: 311/48
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