Add 35/50 and 4/96
35/50 + 4/96 is 89/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
35/50 = 35 × 48/50 × 48 = 1680/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2400 + 100/2400 = 1680 + 100/2400 = 1780/2400 - 1780/2400 simplified gives 89/120
- So, 35/50 + 4/96 = 89/120
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