Add 50/96 and 50/3
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 16 2/3
50/96 + 50/3 is 275/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 3 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96 - Add the two like fractions:
50/96 + 1600/96 = 50 + 1600/96 = 1650/96 - 1650/96 simplified gives 275/16
- So, 50/96 + 50/3 = 275/16
In mixed form: 173/16
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