Add 50/48 and 35/45
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 35/45
50/48 + 35/45 is 131/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
750/720 + 560/720 = 750 + 560/720 = 1310/720 - 1310/720 simplified gives 131/72
- So, 50/48 + 35/45 = 131/72
In mixed form: 159/72
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