Add 50/84 and 49/96, Solve 50/84 + 49/96 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 49/96

50/84 + 49/96 is 743/672.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
49/96 = 49 × 7/96 × 7 = 343/672
Add the two like fractions:
400/672 + 343/672 = 400 + 343/672 = 743/672
So, 50/84 + 49/96 = 743/672
In mixed form: 171/672

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