Add 50/25 and 3/48
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 3/48
50/25 + 3/48 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1200 + 75/1200 = 2400 + 75/1200 = 2475/1200 - 2475/1200 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 50/25 + 3/48 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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