Add 5/96 and 21/50
5/96 + 21/50 is 1133/2400.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
21/50 = 21 × 48/50 × 48 = 1008/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
125/2400 + 1008/2400 = 125 + 1008/2400 = 1133/2400 - So, 5/96 + 21/50 = 1133/2400
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