Add 50/96 and 25/28
50/96 + 25/28 is 475/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 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 28 × 24 = 672,
25/28 = 25 × 24/28 × 24 = 600/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 600/672 = 350 + 600/672 = 950/672 - 950/672 simplified gives 475/336
- So, 50/96 + 25/28 = 475/336
In mixed form: 1139/336
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