Add 36/50 and 27/96
36/50 + 27/96 is 801/800.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 48/50 × 48 = 1728/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2400 + 675/2400 = 1728 + 675/2400 = 2403/2400 - 2403/2400 simplified gives 801/800
- So, 36/50 + 27/96 = 801/800
In mixed form: 11/800
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