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Add 12/96 and 7/50

12/96 + 7/50 is 53/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    7/50 = 7 × 48/50 × 48 = 336/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/2400 + 336/2400 = 300 + 336/2400 = 636/2400
  5. 636/2400 simplified gives 53/200
  6. So, 12/96 + 7/50 = 53/200

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