Add 50/30 and 7/96
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/96
50/30 + 7/96 is 167/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Add the two like fractions:
800/480 + 35/480 = 800 + 35/480 = 835/480 - 835/480 simplified gives 167/96
- So, 50/30 + 7/96 = 167/96
In mixed form: 171/96
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