Add 50/96 and 2/24
50/96 + 2/24 is 29/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Add the two like fractions:
50/96 + 8/96 = 50 + 8/96 = 58/96 - 58/96 simplified gives 29/48
- So, 50/96 + 2/24 = 29/48
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