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Add 5/50 and 16/96

5/50 + 16/96 is 4/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    16/96 = 16 × 25/96 × 25 = 400/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2400 + 400/2400 = 240 + 400/2400 = 640/2400
  5. 640/2400 simplified gives 4/15
  6. So, 5/50 + 16/96 = 4/15

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