Add 4/96 and 4/50
4/96 + 4/50 is 73/600.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2400 + 192/2400 = 100 + 192/2400 = 292/2400 - 292/2400 simplified gives 73/600
- So, 4/96 + 4/50 = 73/600
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