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Add 35/96 and 10/50

35/96 + 10/50 is 271/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    10/50 = 10 × 48/50 × 48 = 480/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/2400 + 480/2400 = 875 + 480/2400 = 1355/2400
  5. 1355/2400 simplified gives 271/480
  6. So, 35/96 + 10/50 = 271/480

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