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Add 50/96 and 6/45

50/96 + 6/45 is 157/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1440 + 192/1440 = 750 + 192/1440 = 942/1440
  5. 942/1440 simplified gives 157/240
  6. So, 50/96 + 6/45 = 157/240

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