Add 2/50 and 56/96
2/50 + 56/96 is 187/300.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
56/96 = 56 × 25/96 × 25 = 1400/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2400 + 1400/2400 = 96 + 1400/2400 = 1496/2400 - 1496/2400 simplified gives 187/300
- So, 2/50 + 56/96 = 187/300
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