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Add 50/5 and 14/96

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 14/96

50/5 + 14/96 is 487/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    50/5 = 50 × 96/5 × 96 = 4800/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/480 + 70/480 = 4800 + 70/480 = 4870/480
  5. 4870/480 simplified gives 487/48
  6. So, 50/5 + 14/96 = 487/48
    In mixed form: 107/48

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