Add 28/96 and 28/50
28/96 + 28/50 is 511/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
28/50 = 28 × 48/50 × 48 = 1344/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2400 + 1344/2400 = 700 + 1344/2400 = 2044/2400 - 2044/2400 simplified gives 511/600
- So, 28/96 + 28/50 = 511/600
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