Add 1/50 and 2/96
1/50 + 2/96 is 49/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
48/2400 + 50/2400 = 48 + 50/2400 = 98/2400 - 98/2400 simplified gives 49/1200
- So, 1/50 + 2/96 = 49/1200
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