Add 50/96 and 4/10
50/96 + 4/10 is 221/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
4/10 = 4 × 48/10 × 48 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
250/480 + 192/480 = 250 + 192/480 = 442/480 - 442/480 simplified gives 221/240
- So, 50/96 + 4/10 = 221/240
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