Add 50/48 and 7/9
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 7/9
50/48 + 7/9 is 131/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
7/9 = 7 × 16/9 × 16 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
150/144 + 112/144 = 150 + 112/144 = 262/144 - 262/144 simplified gives 131/72
- So, 50/48 + 7/9 = 131/72
In mixed form: 159/72
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