Add 50/25 and 35/96
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 35/96
50/25 + 35/96 is 227/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
50/25 = 50 × 96/25 × 96 = 4800/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/2400 + 875/2400 = 4800 + 875/2400 = 5675/2400 - 5675/2400 simplified gives 227/96
- So, 50/25 + 35/96 = 227/96
In mixed form: 235/96
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