Add 50/80 and 70/96
50/80 + 70/96 is 65/48.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 350/480 = 300 + 350/480 = 650/480 - 650/480 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 50/80 + 70/96 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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