Add 50/96 and 20/24
50/96 + 20/24 is 65/48.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
50/96 + 80/96 = 50 + 80/96 = 130/96 - 130/96 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 50/96 + 20/24 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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