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Add 1/50 and 8/96

1/50 + 8/96 is 31/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/2400 + 200/2400 = 48 + 200/2400 = 248/2400
  5. 248/2400 simplified gives 31/300
  6. So, 1/50 + 8/96 = 31/300

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