Add 50/96 and 35/56
50/96 + 35/56 is 55/48.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 12/56 × 12 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 420/672 = 350 + 420/672 = 770/672 - 770/672 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 50/96 + 35/56 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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