Add 50/48 and 10/75, Solve 1 2/48 + 10/75 as a fraction

Add 50/48 and 10/75

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 10/75

50/48 + 10/75 is 47/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1250/1200 + 160/1200 = 1250 + 160/1200 = 1410/1200
1410/1200 simplified gives 47/40
So, 50/48 + 10/75 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40

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