Add 50/48 and 2/60
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 2/60
50/48 + 2/60 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Add the two like fractions:
250/240 + 8/240 = 250 + 8/240 = 258/240 - 258/240 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 50/48 + 2/60 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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