Add 42/50 and 50/96
42/50 + 50/96 is 1633/1200.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 48/50 × 48 = 2016/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2400 + 1250/2400 = 2016 + 1250/2400 = 3266/2400 - 3266/2400 simplified gives 1633/1200
- So, 42/50 + 50/96 = 1633/1200
In mixed form: 1433/1200
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