Add 49/96 and 8/50
49/96 + 8/50 is 1609/2400.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 48/50 × 48 = 384/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2400 + 384/2400 = 1225 + 384/2400 = 1609/2400 - So, 49/96 + 8/50 = 1609/2400
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