Add 6/50 and 45/96
6/50 + 45/96 is 471/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
45/96 = 45 × 25/96 × 25 = 1125/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2400 + 1125/2400 = 288 + 1125/2400 = 1413/2400 - 1413/2400 simplified gives 471/800
- So, 6/50 + 45/96 = 471/800
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