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Add 50/49 and 4/48

1st number: 1 1/49, 2nd number: 4/48

50/49 + 4/48 is 649/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    50/49 = 50 × 48/49 × 48 = 2400/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/2352 + 196/2352 = 2400 + 196/2352 = 2596/2352
  5. 2596/2352 simplified gives 649/588
  6. So, 50/49 + 4/48 = 649/588
    In mixed form: 161/588

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