Add 50/35 and 14/48
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/48
50/35 + 14/48 is 289/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
50/35 = 50 × 48/35 × 48 = 2400/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1680 + 490/1680 = 2400 + 490/1680 = 2890/1680 - 2890/1680 simplified gives 289/168
- So, 50/35 + 14/48 = 289/168
In mixed form: 1121/168
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