Add 50/5 and 35/96
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 35/96
50/5 + 35/96 is 995/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
50/5 = 50 × 96/5 × 96 = 4800/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/480 + 175/480 = 4800 + 175/480 = 4975/480 - 4975/480 simplified gives 995/96
- So, 50/5 + 35/96 = 995/96
In mixed form: 1035/96
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