Add 8/48 and 42/50
8/48 + 42/50 is 151/150.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 25/48 × 25 = 200/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
42/50 = 42 × 24/50 × 24 = 1008/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1200 + 1008/1200 = 200 + 1008/1200 = 1208/1200 - 1208/1200 simplified gives 151/150
- So, 8/48 + 42/50 = 151/150
In mixed form: 11/150
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