Add 50/25 and 40/48
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 40/48
50/25 + 40/48 is 17/6.
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,
40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1200 + 1000/1200 = 2400 + 1000/1200 = 3400/1200 - 3400/1200 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 50/25 + 40/48 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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