Add 50/75 and 54/48, Solve 50/75 + 1 6/48 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 54/48

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

50/75 + 54/48 is 43/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
Add the two like fractions:
800/1200 + 1350/1200 = 800 + 1350/1200 = 2150/1200
2150/1200 simplified gives 43/24
So, 50/75 + 54/48 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24

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