Add 27/50 and 10/96
27/50 + 10/96 is 773/1200.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 48/50 × 48 = 1296/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2400 + 250/2400 = 1296 + 250/2400 = 1546/2400 - 1546/2400 simplified gives 773/1200
- So, 27/50 + 10/96 = 773/1200
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