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Add 50/35 and 12/48

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 12/48

50/35 + 12/48 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    50/35 = 50 × 48/35 × 48 = 2400/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/1680 + 420/1680 = 2400 + 420/1680 = 2820/1680
  5. 2820/1680 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 50/35 + 12/48 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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