Add 50/96 and 10/75
50/96 + 10/75 is 157/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2400 + 320/2400 = 1250 + 320/2400 = 1570/2400 - 1570/2400 simplified gives 157/240
- So, 50/96 + 10/75 = 157/240
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