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Add 50/96 and 30/5

1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 6 0/5

50/96 + 30/5 is 313/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    30/5 = 30 × 96/5 × 96 = 2880/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/480 + 2880/480 = 250 + 2880/480 = 3130/480
  5. 3130/480 simplified gives 313/48
  6. So, 50/96 + 30/5 = 313/48
    In mixed form: 625/48

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