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Add 50/2 and 9/96

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 9/96

50/2 + 9/96 is 803/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    50/2 = 50 × 48/2 × 48 = 2400/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/96 + 9/96 = 2400 + 9/96 = 2409/96
  5. 2409/96 simplified gives 803/32
  6. So, 50/2 + 9/96 = 803/32
    In mixed form: 253/32

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