Add 20/96 and 50/7
1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 7 1/7
20/96 + 50/7 is 1235/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
50/7 = 50 × 96/7 × 96 = 4800/672 - Add the two like fractions:
140/672 + 4800/672 = 140 + 4800/672 = 4940/672 - 4940/672 simplified gives 1235/168
- So, 20/96 + 50/7 = 1235/168
In mixed form: 759/168
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