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Add 49/96 and 6/50

49/96 + 6/50 is 1513/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2400 + 288/2400 = 1225 + 288/2400 = 1513/2400
  5. So, 49/96 + 6/50 = 1513/2400

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