Add 50/96 and 1/9
50/96 + 1/9 is 91/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288 - Add the two like fractions:
150/288 + 32/288 = 150 + 32/288 = 182/288 - 182/288 simplified gives 91/144
- So, 50/96 + 1/9 = 91/144
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