Add 50/48 and 6/45, Solve 1 2/48 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 50/48 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 6/45

50/48 + 6/45 is 47/40.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
Add the two like fractions:
750/720 + 96/720 = 750 + 96/720 = 846/720
846/720 simplified gives 47/40
So, 50/48 + 6/45 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40

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