Add 9/48 and 20/50
9/48 + 20/50 is 47/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1200 + 480/1200 = 225 + 480/1200 = 705/1200 - 705/1200 simplified gives 47/80
- So, 9/48 + 20/50 = 47/80
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