Add 4/50 and 3/96
4/50 + 3/96 is 89/800.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2400 + 75/2400 = 192 + 75/2400 = 267/2400 - 267/2400 simplified gives 89/800
- So, 4/50 + 3/96 = 89/800
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