Add 50/75 and 63/96
50/75 + 63/96 is 127/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
50/75 = 50 × 32/75 × 32 = 1600/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
63/96 = 63 × 25/96 × 25 = 1575/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2400 + 1575/2400 = 1600 + 1575/2400 = 3175/2400 - 3175/2400 simplified gives 127/96
- So, 50/75 + 63/96 = 127/96
In mixed form: 131/96
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