Add 50/6 and 75/96
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 75/96
50/6 + 75/96 is 875/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
75/96 = 75 × 1/96 × 1 = 75/96 - Add the two like fractions:
800/96 + 75/96 = 800 + 75/96 = 875/96 - So, 50/6 + 75/96 = 875/96
In mixed form: 911/96
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