Add 50/96 and 25/56
50/96 + 25/56 is 325/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 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 56 × 12 = 672,
25/56 = 25 × 12/56 × 12 = 300/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 300/672 = 350 + 300/672 = 650/672 - 650/672 simplified gives 325/336
- So, 50/96 + 25/56 = 325/336
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