Add 50/16 and 30/96
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 30/96
50/16 + 30/96 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
50/16 = 50 × 6/16 × 6 = 300/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
300/96 + 30/96 = 300 + 30/96 = 330/96 - 330/96 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 50/16 + 30/96 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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