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Add 50/4 and 8/48

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 8/48

50/4 + 8/48 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    50/4 = 50 × 12/4 × 12 = 600/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/48 + 8/48 = 600 + 8/48 = 608/48
  5. 608/48 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 50/4 + 8/48 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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