Add 50/72 and 84/96
50/72 + 84/96 is 113/72.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
200/288 + 252/288 = 200 + 252/288 = 452/288 - 452/288 simplified gives 113/72
- So, 50/72 + 84/96 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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