Add 50/48 and 70/75
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 70/75
50/48 + 70/75 is 79/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1200 + 1120/1200 = 1250 + 1120/1200 = 2370/1200 - 2370/1200 simplified gives 79/40
- So, 50/48 + 70/75 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40
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