Add 35/50 and 84/96
35/50 + 84/96 is 63/40.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2400 + 2100/2400 = 1680 + 2100/2400 = 3780/2400 - 3780/2400 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 35/50 + 84/96 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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