Add 12/50 and 72/96
12/50 + 72/96 is 99/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
12/50 = 12 × 48/50 × 48 = 576/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
72/96 = 72 × 25/96 × 25 = 1800/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
576/2400 + 1800/2400 = 576 + 1800/2400 = 2376/2400 - 2376/2400 simplified gives 99/100
- So, 12/50 + 72/96 = 99/100
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