Add 50/48 and 1/35
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 1/35
50/48 + 1/35 is 899/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
50/48 = 50 × 35/48 × 35 = 1750/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/1680 + 48/1680 = 1750 + 48/1680 = 1798/1680 - 1798/1680 simplified gives 899/840
- So, 50/48 + 1/35 = 899/840
In mixed form: 159/840
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