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Add 50/96 and 70/75

50/96 + 70/75 is 349/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/2400 + 2240/2400 = 1250 + 2240/2400 = 3490/2400
  5. 3490/2400 simplified gives 349/240
  6. So, 50/96 + 70/75 = 349/240
    In mixed form: 1109/240

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