Add 50/96 and 90/45
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 2 0/45
50/96 + 90/45 is 121/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
90/45 = 90 × 32/45 × 32 = 2880/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1440 + 2880/1440 = 750 + 2880/1440 = 3630/1440 - 3630/1440 simplified gives 121/48
- So, 50/96 + 90/45 = 121/48
In mixed form: 225/48
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