Add 50/75 and 81/96
50/75 + 81/96 is 145/96.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 25/96 × 25 = 2025/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2400 + 2025/2400 = 1600 + 2025/2400 = 3625/2400 - 3625/2400 simplified gives 145/96
- So, 50/75 + 81/96 = 145/96
In mixed form: 149/96
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