Add 50/80 and 50/96
50/80 + 50/96 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
50/80 = 50 × 6/80 × 6 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 250/480 = 300 + 250/480 = 550/480 - 550/480 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 50/80 + 50/96 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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