Add 3/50 and 80/96
3/50 + 80/96 is 67/75.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 48/50 × 48 = 144/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
80/96 = 80 × 25/96 × 25 = 2000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
144/2400 + 2000/2400 = 144 + 2000/2400 = 2144/2400 - 2144/2400 simplified gives 67/75
- So, 3/50 + 80/96 = 67/75
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