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Add 30/50 and 90/96

30/50 + 90/96 is 123/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    30/50 = 30 × 48/50 × 48 = 1440/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/2400 + 2250/2400 = 1440 + 2250/2400 = 3690/2400
  5. 3690/2400 simplified gives 123/80
  6. So, 30/50 + 90/96 = 123/80
    In mixed form: 143/80

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