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Add 50/10 and 35/96

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 35/96

50/10 + 35/96 is 515/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    50/10 = 50 × 48/10 × 48 = 2400/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/480 + 175/480 = 2400 + 175/480 = 2575/480
  5. 2575/480 simplified gives 515/96
  6. So, 50/10 + 35/96 = 515/96
    In mixed form: 535/96

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