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Add 50/48 and 2/45

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 2/45

50/48 + 2/45 is 391/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/720 + 32/720 = 750 + 32/720 = 782/720
  5. 782/720 simplified gives 391/360
  6. So, 50/48 + 2/45 = 391/360
    In mixed form: 131/360

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