Add 50/72 and 42/96
50/72 + 42/96 is 163/144.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
200/288 + 126/288 = 200 + 126/288 = 326/288 - 326/288 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 50/72 + 42/96 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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