Add 18/50 and 5/96
18/50 + 5/96 is 989/2400.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 48/50 × 48 = 864/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2400 + 125/2400 = 864 + 125/2400 = 989/2400 - So, 18/50 + 5/96 = 989/2400
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