Add 9/50 and 10/48
9/50 + 10/48 is 233/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
9/50 = 9 × 24/50 × 24 = 216/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1200 + 250/1200 = 216 + 250/1200 = 466/1200 - 466/1200 simplified gives 233/600
- So, 9/50 + 10/48 = 233/600
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