Add 54/36 and 50/96
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 50/96
54/36 + 50/96 is 97/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
54/36 = 54 × 8/36 × 8 = 432/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Add the two like fractions:
432/288 + 150/288 = 432 + 150/288 = 582/288 - 582/288 simplified gives 97/48
- So, 54/36 + 50/96 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48
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