Add 50/48 and 2/36
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 2/36
50/48 + 2/36 is 79/72.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Add the two like fractions:
150/144 + 8/144 = 150 + 8/144 = 158/144 - 158/144 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 50/48 + 2/36 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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