Add 18/96 and 25/50
18/96 + 25/50 is 11/16.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
25/50 = 25 × 48/50 × 48 = 1200/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2400 + 1200/2400 = 450 + 1200/2400 = 1650/2400 - 1650/2400 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 18/96 + 25/50 = 11/16
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