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Add 56/50 and 15/48

1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 15/48

56/50 + 15/48 is 573/400.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    56/50 = 56 × 24/50 × 24 = 1344/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    15/48 = 15 × 25/48 × 25 = 375/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1200 + 375/1200 = 1344 + 375/1200 = 1719/1200
  5. 1719/1200 simplified gives 573/400
  6. So, 56/50 + 15/48 = 573/400
    In mixed form: 1173/400

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