Add 90/48 and 12/50
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 12/50
90/48 + 12/50 is 423/200.
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,
90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
12/50 = 12 × 24/50 × 24 = 288/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1200 + 288/1200 = 2250 + 288/1200 = 2538/1200 - 2538/1200 simplified gives 423/200
- So, 90/48 + 12/50 = 423/200
In mixed form: 223/200
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