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Add 1/96 and 2/50

1/96 + 2/50 is 121/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    1/96 = 1 × 25/96 × 25 = 25/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/2400 + 96/2400 = 25 + 96/2400 = 121/2400
  5. So, 1/96 + 2/50 = 121/2400

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