Add 2/3 and 96/50
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 46/50
2/3 + 96/50 is 194/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
96/50 = 96 × 3/50 × 3 = 288/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 288/150 = 100 + 288/150 = 388/150 - 388/150 simplified gives 194/75
- So, 2/3 + 96/50 = 194/75
In mixed form: 244/75
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