Add 50/96 and 10/72
50/96 + 10/72 is 95/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
150/288 + 40/288 = 150 + 40/288 = 190/288 - 190/288 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 50/96 + 10/72 = 95/144
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