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Add 50/72 and 84/96

50/72 + 84/96 is 113/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/288 + 252/288 = 200 + 252/288 = 452/288
  5. 452/288 simplified gives 113/72
  6. So, 50/72 + 84/96 = 113/72
    In mixed form: 141/72

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