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Add 50/48 and 10/28

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 10/28

50/48 + 10/28 is 235/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    10/28 = 10 × 12/28 × 12 = 120/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/336 + 120/336 = 350 + 120/336 = 470/336
  5. 470/336 simplified gives 235/168
  6. So, 50/48 + 10/28 = 235/168
    In mixed form: 167/168

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