Add 5/50 and 12/96
5/50 + 12/96 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2400 + 300/2400 = 240 + 300/2400 = 540/2400 - 540/2400 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 5/50 + 12/96 = 9/40
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