Add 9/7 and 48/50
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 48/50
9/7 + 48/50 is 393/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
9/7 = 9 × 50/7 × 50 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/350 + 336/350 = 450 + 336/350 = 786/350 - 786/350 simplified gives 393/175
- So, 9/7 + 48/50 = 393/175
In mixed form: 243/175
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