Add 5/10 and 50/96
5/10 + 50/96 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
5/10 = 5 × 48/10 × 48 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
240/480 + 250/480 = 240 + 250/480 = 490/480 - 490/480 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 5/10 + 50/96 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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