Add 50/48 and 25/90
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 25/90
50/48 + 25/90 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Add the two like fractions:
750/720 + 200/720 = 750 + 200/720 = 950/720 - 950/720 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 50/48 + 25/90 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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