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Add 12/50 and 6/96

12/50 + 6/96 is 121/400.

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,
    12/50 = 12 × 48/50 × 48 = 576/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/2400 + 150/2400 = 576 + 150/2400 = 726/2400
  5. 726/2400 simplified gives 121/400
  6. So, 12/50 + 6/96 = 121/400

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