Add 50/96 and 20/30
50/96 + 20/30 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
250/480 + 320/480 = 250 + 320/480 = 570/480 - 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 50/96 + 20/30 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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