Add 3/96 and 42/50
3/96 + 42/50 is 697/800.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
42/50 = 42 × 48/50 × 48 = 2016/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2400 + 2016/2400 = 75 + 2016/2400 = 2091/2400 - 2091/2400 simplified gives 697/800
- So, 3/96 + 42/50 = 697/800
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