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Add 40/96 and 1/50

40/96 + 1/50 is 131/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/2400 + 48/2400 = 1000 + 48/2400 = 1048/2400
  5. 1048/2400 simplified gives 131/300
  6. So, 40/96 + 1/50 = 131/300

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