Add 27/50 and 80/96
27/50 + 80/96 is 103/75.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 25/96 × 25 = 2000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2400 + 2000/2400 = 1296 + 2000/2400 = 3296/2400 - 3296/2400 simplified gives 103/75
- So, 27/50 + 80/96 = 103/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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