Add 35/96 and 40/50
35/96 + 40/50 is 559/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
40/50 = 40 × 48/50 × 48 = 1920/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2400 + 1920/2400 = 875 + 1920/2400 = 2795/2400 - 2795/2400 simplified gives 559/480
- So, 35/96 + 40/50 = 559/480
In mixed form: 179/480
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