Add 36/72 and 50/96
36/72 + 50/96 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
36/72 = 36 × 4/72 × 4 = 144/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Add the two like fractions:
144/288 + 150/288 = 144 + 150/288 = 294/288 - 294/288 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 36/72 + 50/96 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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