Add 50/96 and 4/75
50/96 + 4/75 is 689/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
4/75 = 4 × 32/75 × 32 = 128/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2400 + 128/2400 = 1250 + 128/2400 = 1378/2400 - 1378/2400 simplified gives 689/1200
- So, 50/96 + 4/75 = 689/1200
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