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Add 50/8 and 18/96

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 18/96

50/8 + 18/96 is 103/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    50/8 = 50 × 12/8 × 12 = 600/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/96 + 18/96 = 600 + 18/96 = 618/96
  5. 618/96 simplified gives 103/16
  6. So, 50/8 + 18/96 = 103/16
    In mixed form: 67/16

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