Add 42/10 and 50/96
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 50/96
42/10 + 50/96 is 1133/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
42/10 = 42 × 48/10 × 48 = 2016/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/480 + 250/480 = 2016 + 250/480 = 2266/480 - 2266/480 simplified gives 1133/240
- So, 42/10 + 50/96 = 1133/240
In mixed form: 4173/240
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