Add 50/48 and 28/70
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 28/70
50/48 + 28/70 is 173/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
50/48 = 50 × 35/48 × 35 = 1750/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
28/70 = 28 × 24/70 × 24 = 672/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/1680 + 672/1680 = 1750 + 672/1680 = 2422/1680 - 2422/1680 simplified gives 173/120
- So, 50/48 + 28/70 = 173/120
In mixed form: 153/120
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