Add 15/4 and 50/96
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 50/96
15/4 + 50/96 is 205/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
15/4 = 15 × 24/4 × 24 = 360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Add the two like fractions:
360/96 + 50/96 = 360 + 50/96 = 410/96 - 410/96 simplified gives 205/48
- So, 15/4 + 50/96 = 205/48
In mixed form: 413/48
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