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Add 15/96 and 3/50

15/96 + 3/50 is 173/800.

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,
    15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    3/50 = 3 × 48/50 × 48 = 144/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2400 + 144/2400 = 375 + 144/2400 = 519/2400
  5. 519/2400 simplified gives 173/800
  6. So, 15/96 + 3/50 = 173/800

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