Add 50/5 and 28/48
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 28/48
50/5 + 28/48 is 127/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/240 + 140/240 = 2400 + 140/240 = 2540/240 - 2540/240 simplified gives 127/12
- So, 50/5 + 28/48 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12
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