Add 45/50 and 20/96
45/50 + 20/96 is 133/120.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 48/50 × 48 = 2160/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2400 + 500/2400 = 2160 + 500/2400 = 2660/2400 - 2660/2400 simplified gives 133/120
- So, 45/50 + 20/96 = 133/120
In mixed form: 113/120
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