Add 50/48 and 60/72
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 60/72
50/48 + 60/72 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
60/72 = 60 × 2/72 × 2 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
150/144 + 120/144 = 150 + 120/144 = 270/144 - 270/144 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 50/48 + 60/72 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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