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Add 81/50 and 30/48

1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 30/48

81/50 + 30/48 is 449/200.

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,
    81/50 = 81 × 24/50 × 24 = 1944/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1200 + 750/1200 = 1944 + 750/1200 = 2694/1200
  5. 2694/1200 simplified gives 449/200
  6. So, 81/50 + 30/48 = 449/200
    In mixed form: 249/200

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