Add 3/6 and 50/96
3/6 + 50/96 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 50/96 = 48 + 50/96 = 98/96 - 98/96 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 3/6 + 50/96 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 3/12+50/96 9/6+50/96 3/18+50/96 15/6+50/96 3/30+50/96 21/6+50/96 3/42+50/96