Add 48/50 and 18/96
48/50 + 18/96 is 459/400.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 48/50 × 48 = 2304/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2400 + 450/2400 = 2304 + 450/2400 = 2754/2400 - 2754/2400 simplified gives 459/400
- So, 48/50 + 18/96 = 459/400
In mixed form: 159/400
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