Add 21/50 and 63/96
21/50 + 63/96 is 861/800.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 25/96 × 25 = 1575/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2400 + 1575/2400 = 1008 + 1575/2400 = 2583/2400 - 2583/2400 simplified gives 861/800
- So, 21/50 + 63/96 = 861/800
In mixed form: 161/800
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