Add 2/96 and 40/50
2/96 + 40/50 is 197/240.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
40/50 = 40 × 48/50 × 48 = 1920/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/2400 + 1920/2400 = 50 + 1920/2400 = 1970/2400 - 1970/2400 simplified gives 197/240
- So, 2/96 + 40/50 = 197/240
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