Add 28/96 and 70/50
1st number: 28/96, 2nd number: 1 20/50
28/96 + 70/50 is 203/120.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2400 + 3360/2400 = 700 + 3360/2400 = 4060/2400 - 4060/2400 simplified gives 203/120
- So, 28/96 + 70/50 = 203/120
In mixed form: 183/120
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