Add 50/48 and 10/80
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 10/80
50/48 + 10/80 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
250/240 + 30/240 = 250 + 30/240 = 280/240 - 280/240 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 50/48 + 10/80 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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