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Add 50/48 and 7/32

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 7/32

50/48 + 7/32 is 121/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/96 + 21/96 = 100 + 21/96 = 121/96
  5. So, 50/48 + 7/32 = 121/96
    In mixed form: 125/96

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