Add 56/48 and 9/50, Solve 1 8/48 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 56/48 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 9/50

56/48 + 9/50 is 101/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
9/50 = 9 × 24/50 × 24 = 216/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1200 + 216/1200 = 1400 + 216/1200 = 1616/1200
1616/1200 simplified gives 101/75
So, 56/48 + 9/50 = 101/75
In mixed form: 126/75

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