Add 50/35 and 7/96
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/96
50/35 + 7/96 is 1009/672.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/3360 + 245/3360 = 4800 + 245/3360 = 5045/3360 - 5045/3360 simplified gives 1009/672
- So, 50/35 + 7/96 = 1009/672
In mixed form: 1337/672
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