Add 63/48 and 2/50
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 2/50
63/48 + 2/50 is 541/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1200 + 48/1200 = 1575 + 48/1200 = 1623/1200 - 1623/1200 simplified gives 541/400
- So, 63/48 + 2/50 = 541/400
In mixed form: 1141/400
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