Add 4/50 and 6/96
4/50 + 6/96 is 57/400.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2400 + 150/2400 = 192 + 150/2400 = 342/2400 - 342/2400 simplified gives 57/400
- So, 4/50 + 6/96 = 57/400
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