Add 49/96 and 30/50
49/96 + 30/50 is 533/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
30/50 = 30 × 48/50 × 48 = 1440/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2400 + 1440/2400 = 1225 + 1440/2400 = 2665/2400 - 2665/2400 simplified gives 533/480
- So, 49/96 + 30/50 = 533/480
In mixed form: 153/480
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