Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 50/80 and 70/96

50/80 + 70/96 is 65/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
    50/80 = 50 × 6/80 × 6 = 300/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/480 + 350/480 = 300 + 350/480 = 650/480
  5. 650/480 simplified gives 65/48
  6. So, 50/80 + 70/96 = 65/48
    In mixed form: 117/48

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com