Add 7/48 and 60/50, Solve 7/48 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 7/48 and 60/50

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

7/48 + 60/50 is 323/240.

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,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
60/50 = 60 × 24/50 × 24 = 1440/1200
Add the two like fractions:
175/1200 + 1440/1200 = 175 + 1440/1200 = 1615/1200
1615/1200 simplified gives 323/240
So, 7/48 + 60/50 = 323/240
In mixed form: 183/240

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