Add 35/48 and 50/96
35/48 + 50/96 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
35/48 = 35 × 2/48 × 2 = 70/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Add the two like fractions:
70/96 + 50/96 = 70 + 50/96 = 120/96 - 120/96 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 35/48 + 50/96 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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