Add 7/50 and 21/48
7/50 + 21/48 is 231/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1200 + 525/1200 = 168 + 525/1200 = 693/1200 - 693/1200 simplified gives 231/400
- So, 7/50 + 21/48 = 231/400
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