Add 50/48 and 30/80
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 30/80
50/48 + 30/80 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
250/240 + 90/240 = 250 + 90/240 = 340/240 - 340/240 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 50/48 + 30/80 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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