Add 5/96 and 50/84
5/96 + 50/84 is 145/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 400/672 = 35 + 400/672 = 435/672 - 435/672 simplified gives 145/224
- So, 5/96 + 50/84 = 145/224
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