Add 50/48 and 60/84, Solve 1 2/48 + 60/84 as a fraction

Add 50/48 and 60/84

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 60/84

50/48 + 60/84 is 295/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
Add the two like fractions:
350/336 + 240/336 = 350 + 240/336 = 590/336
590/336 simplified gives 295/168
So, 50/48 + 60/84 = 295/168
In mixed form: 1127/168

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