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Add 49/50 and 4/96

49/50 + 4/96 is 613/600.

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,
    49/50 = 49 × 48/50 × 48 = 2352/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2400 + 100/2400 = 2352 + 100/2400 = 2452/2400
  5. 2452/2400 simplified gives 613/600
  6. So, 49/50 + 4/96 = 613/600
    In mixed form: 113/600

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