Add 50/96 and 28/25
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 1 3/25
50/96 + 28/25 is 1969/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
28/25 = 28 × 96/25 × 96 = 2688/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2400 + 2688/2400 = 1250 + 2688/2400 = 3938/2400 - 3938/2400 simplified gives 1969/1200
- So, 50/96 + 28/25 = 1969/1200
In mixed form: 1769/1200
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