Add 8/48 and 5/50
8/48 + 5/50 is 4/15.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1200 + 120/1200 = 200 + 120/1200 = 320/1200 - 320/1200 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 8/48 + 5/50 = 4/15
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