Add 50/96 and 14/60
50/96 + 14/60 is 181/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
14/60 = 14 × 8/60 × 8 = 112/480 - Add the two like fractions:
250/480 + 112/480 = 250 + 112/480 = 362/480 - 362/480 simplified gives 181/240
- So, 50/96 + 14/60 = 181/240
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