Add 3/96 and 72/50
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/96 + 72/50 is 1177/800.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 48/50 × 48 = 3456/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2400 + 3456/2400 = 75 + 3456/2400 = 3531/2400 - 3531/2400 simplified gives 1177/800
- So, 3/96 + 72/50 = 1177/800
In mixed form: 1377/800
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