Add 50/96 and 3/45
50/96 + 3/45 is 47/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1440 + 96/1440 = 750 + 96/1440 = 846/1440 - 846/1440 simplified gives 47/80
- So, 50/96 + 3/45 = 47/80
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