Add 21/96 and 70/50
1st number: 21/96, 2nd number: 1 20/50
21/96 + 70/50 is 259/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2400 + 3360/2400 = 525 + 3360/2400 = 3885/2400 - 3885/2400 simplified gives 259/160
- So, 21/96 + 70/50 = 259/160
In mixed form: 199/160
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