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Add 2/96 and 35/50

2/96 + 35/50 is 173/240.

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,
    2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    35/50 = 35 × 48/50 × 48 = 1680/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/2400 + 1680/2400 = 50 + 1680/2400 = 1730/2400
  5. 1730/2400 simplified gives 173/240
  6. So, 2/96 + 35/50 = 173/240

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