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Add 50/7 and 8/48

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 8/48

50/7 + 8/48 is 307/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    50/7 = 50 × 48/7 × 48 = 2400/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/336 + 56/336 = 2400 + 56/336 = 2456/336
  5. 2456/336 simplified gives 307/42
  6. So, 50/7 + 8/48 = 307/42
    In mixed form: 713/42

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