Add 15/50 and 12/96
15/50 + 12/96 is 17/40.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2400 + 300/2400 = 720 + 300/2400 = 1020/2400 - 1020/2400 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 15/50 + 12/96 = 17/40
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