Add 50/72 and 35/96
50/72 + 35/96 is 305/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288 - Add the two like fractions:
200/288 + 105/288 = 200 + 105/288 = 305/288 - So, 50/72 + 35/96 = 305/288
In mixed form: 117/288
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