Add 27/50 and 40/96
27/50 + 40/96 is 287/300.
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,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2400 + 1000/2400 = 1296 + 1000/2400 = 2296/2400 - 2296/2400 simplified gives 287/300
- So, 27/50 + 40/96 = 287/300
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