Add 50/96 and 70/72
50/96 + 70/72 is 215/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
150/288 + 280/288 = 150 + 280/288 = 430/288 - 430/288 simplified gives 215/144
- So, 50/96 + 70/72 = 215/144
In mixed form: 171/144
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