Add 50/96 and 5/56
50/96 + 5/56 is 205/336.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 12/56 × 12 = 60/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 60/672 = 350 + 60/672 = 410/672 - 410/672 simplified gives 205/336
- So, 50/96 + 5/56 = 205/336
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