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Add 50/96 and 2/40

50/96 + 2/40 is 137/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/480 + 24/480 = 250 + 24/480 = 274/480
  5. 274/480 simplified gives 137/240
  6. So, 50/96 + 2/40 = 137/240

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