Add 50/20 and 6/48
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 6/48
50/20 + 6/48 is 21/8.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
600/240 + 30/240 = 600 + 30/240 = 630/240 - 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 50/20 + 6/48 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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