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Add 10/32 and 50/96

10/32 + 50/96 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/96 + 50/96 = 30 + 50/96 = 80/96
  5. 80/96 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 10/32 + 50/96 = 5/6

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