Add 50/25 and 7/96
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/96
50/25 + 7/96 is 199/96.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 25/96 × 25 = 175/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/2400 + 175/2400 = 4800 + 175/2400 = 4975/2400 - 4975/2400 simplified gives 199/96
- So, 50/25 + 7/96 = 199/96
In mixed form: 27/96
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