Add 49/50 and 4/96
49/50 + 4/96 is 613/600.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 48/50 × 48 = 2352/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/2400 + 100/2400 = 2352 + 100/2400 = 2452/2400 - 2452/2400 simplified gives 613/600
- So, 49/50 + 4/96 = 613/600
In mixed form: 113/600
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