Add 28/50 and 3/96
28/50 + 3/96 is 473/800.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 48/50 × 48 = 1344/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2400 + 75/2400 = 1344 + 75/2400 = 1419/2400 - 1419/2400 simplified gives 473/800
- So, 28/50 + 3/96 = 473/800
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