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Add 25/96 and 50/6

1st number: 25/96, 2nd number: 8 2/6

25/96 + 50/6 is 275/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/96 + 800/96 = 25 + 800/96 = 825/96
  5. 825/96 simplified gives 275/32
  6. So, 25/96 + 50/6 = 275/32
    In mixed form: 819/32

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