Add 21/40 and 50/96
21/40 + 50/96 is 251/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
21/40 = 21 × 12/40 × 12 = 252/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
252/480 + 250/480 = 252 + 250/480 = 502/480 - 502/480 simplified gives 251/240
- So, 21/40 + 50/96 = 251/240
In mixed form: 111/240
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