Add 50/10 and 27/96
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 27/96
50/10 + 27/96 is 169/32.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 48/10 × 48 = 2400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/480 + 135/480 = 2400 + 135/480 = 2535/480 - 2535/480 simplified gives 169/32
- So, 50/10 + 27/96 = 169/32
In mixed form: 59/32
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