Add 50/56 and 30/96
50/56 + 30/96 is 135/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
50/56 = 50 × 12/56 × 12 = 600/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672 - Add the two like fractions:
600/672 + 210/672 = 600 + 210/672 = 810/672 - 810/672 simplified gives 135/112
- So, 50/56 + 30/96 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112
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