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Add 48/50 and 18/96

48/50 + 18/96 is 459/400.

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,
    48/50 = 48 × 48/50 × 48 = 2304/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2400 + 450/2400 = 2304 + 450/2400 = 2754/2400
  5. 2754/2400 simplified gives 459/400
  6. So, 48/50 + 18/96 = 459/400
    In mixed form: 159/400

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