Add 1/7 and 96/50
1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 1 46/50
1/7 + 96/50 is 361/175.
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,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
96/50 = 96 × 7/50 × 7 = 672/350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/350 + 672/350 = 50 + 672/350 = 722/350 - 722/350 simplified gives 361/175
- So, 1/7 + 96/50 = 361/175
In mixed form: 211/175
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