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Add 50/3 and 5/96

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 5/96

50/3 + 5/96 is 535/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/96 + 5/96 = 1600 + 5/96 = 1605/96
  5. 1605/96 simplified gives 535/32
  6. So, 50/3 + 5/96 = 535/32
    In mixed form: 1623/32

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