Add 50/96 and 7/8
50/96 + 7/8 is 67/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
7/8 = 7 × 12/8 × 12 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
50/96 + 84/96 = 50 + 84/96 = 134/96 - 134/96 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 50/96 + 7/8 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
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