Add 50/48 and 14/36
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 14/36
50/48 + 14/36 is 103/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
150/144 + 56/144 = 150 + 56/144 = 206/144 - 206/144 simplified gives 103/72
- So, 50/48 + 14/36 = 103/72
In mixed form: 131/72
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