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Add 50/48 and 2/40

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 2/40

50/48 + 2/40 is 131/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 40 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    2/40 = 2 × 6/40 × 6 = 12/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/240 + 12/240 = 250 + 12/240 = 262/240
  5. 262/240 simplified gives 131/120
  6. So, 50/48 + 2/40 = 131/120
    In mixed form: 111/120

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