Add 50/80 and 10/48
50/80 + 10/48 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 50/240 = 150 + 50/240 = 200/240 - 200/240 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 50/80 + 10/48 = 5/6
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