Add 21/50 and 20/96
21/50 + 20/96 is 377/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
21/50 = 21 × 48/50 × 48 = 1008/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2400 + 500/2400 = 1008 + 500/2400 = 1508/2400 - 1508/2400 simplified gives 377/600
- So, 21/50 + 20/96 = 377/600
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