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Add 50/96 and 50/48

1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 1 2/48

50/96 + 50/48 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 48 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/96 + 100/96 = 50 + 100/96 = 150/96
  5. 150/96 simplified gives 25/16
  6. So, 50/96 + 50/48 = 25/16
    In mixed form: 19/16

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