Add 50/96 and 28/40
50/96 + 28/40 is 293/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 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 40 × 12 = 480,
28/40 = 28 × 12/40 × 12 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
250/480 + 336/480 = 250 + 336/480 = 586/480 - 586/480 simplified gives 293/240
- So, 50/96 + 28/40 = 293/240
In mixed form: 153/240
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