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Add 50/90 and 49/96

50/90 + 49/96 is 307/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1440 + 735/1440 = 800 + 735/1440 = 1535/1440
  5. 1535/1440 simplified gives 307/288
  6. So, 50/90 + 49/96 = 307/288
    In mixed form: 119/288

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