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Add 2/96 and 50/9

1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 5 5/9

2/96 + 50/9 is 803/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/288 + 1600/288 = 6 + 1600/288 = 1606/288
  5. 1606/288 simplified gives 803/144
  6. So, 2/96 + 50/9 = 803/144
    In mixed form: 583/144

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