Add 50/35 and 12/96
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 12/96
50/35 + 12/96 is 87/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
50/35 = 50 × 96/35 × 96 = 4800/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/3360 + 420/3360 = 4800 + 420/3360 = 5220/3360 - 5220/3360 simplified gives 87/56
- So, 50/35 + 12/96 = 87/56
In mixed form: 131/56
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