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Add 28/49 and 50/96

28/49 + 50/96 is 367/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    28/49 = 28 × 96/49 × 96 = 2688/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    50/96 = 50 × 49/96 × 49 = 2450/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/4704 + 2450/4704 = 2688 + 2450/4704 = 5138/4704
  5. 5138/4704 simplified gives 367/336
  6. So, 28/49 + 50/96 = 367/336
    In mixed form: 131/336

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