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Add 50/48 and 20/10

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 2 0/10

50/48 + 20/10 is 73/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
    20/10 = 20 × 24/10 × 24 = 480/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/240 + 480/240 = 250 + 480/240 = 730/240
  5. 730/240 simplified gives 73/24
  6. So, 50/48 + 20/10 = 73/24
    In mixed form: 31/24

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