Add 12/96 and 8/50
12/96 + 8/50 is 57/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
8/50 = 8 × 48/50 × 48 = 384/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2400 + 384/2400 = 300 + 384/2400 = 684/2400 - 684/2400 simplified gives 57/200
- So, 12/96 + 8/50 = 57/200
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