Add 50/96 and 20/84
50/96 + 20/84 is 85/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
20/84 = 20 × 8/84 × 8 = 160/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 160/672 = 350 + 160/672 = 510/672 - 510/672 simplified gives 85/112
- So, 50/96 + 20/84 = 85/112
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