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Add 45/50 and 20/96

45/50 + 20/96 is 133/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    45/50 = 45 × 48/50 × 48 = 2160/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2400 + 500/2400 = 2160 + 500/2400 = 2660/2400
  5. 2660/2400 simplified gives 133/120
  6. So, 45/50 + 20/96 = 133/120
    In mixed form: 113/120

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