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Add 9/48 and 8/50

9/48 + 8/50 is 139/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    8/50 = 8 × 24/50 × 24 = 192/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1200 + 192/1200 = 225 + 192/1200 = 417/1200
  5. 417/1200 simplified gives 139/400
  6. So, 9/48 + 8/50 = 139/400

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