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Add 21/96 and 15/50

21/96 + 15/50 is 83/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/2400 + 720/2400 = 525 + 720/2400 = 1245/2400
  5. 1245/2400 simplified gives 83/160
  6. So, 21/96 + 15/50 = 83/160

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