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Add 75/50 and 90/48

1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 1 42/48

75/50 + 90/48 is 27/8.

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,
    75/50 = 75 × 24/50 × 24 = 1800/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1200 + 2250/1200 = 1800 + 2250/1200 = 4050/1200
  5. 4050/1200 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 75/50 + 90/48 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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