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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    50/20 = 50 × 12/20 × 12 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 30/240 = 600 + 30/240 = 630/240
  5. 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 50/20 + 6/48 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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