Add 50/96 and 40/45
50/96 + 40/45 is 203/144.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1440 + 1280/1440 = 750 + 1280/1440 = 2030/1440 - 2030/1440 simplified gives 203/144
- So, 50/96 + 40/45 = 203/144
In mixed form: 159/144
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