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Add 7/48 and 10/50

7/48 + 10/50 is 83/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    10/50 = 10 × 24/50 × 24 = 240/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/1200 + 240/1200 = 175 + 240/1200 = 415/1200
  5. 415/1200 simplified gives 83/240
  6. So, 7/48 + 10/50 = 83/240

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