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Add 12/96 and 50/18

1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 2 14/18

12/96 + 50/18 is 209/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/288 + 800/288 = 36 + 800/288 = 836/288
  5. 836/288 simplified gives 209/72
  6. So, 12/96 + 50/18 = 209/72
    In mixed form: 265/72

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