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Add 10/96 and 50/24

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 2 2/24

10/96 + 50/24 is 35/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/96 + 200/96 = 10 + 200/96 = 210/96
  5. 210/96 simplified gives 35/16
  6. So, 10/96 + 50/24 = 35/16
    In mixed form: 23/16

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