Add 6/96 and 80/50
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 1 30/50
6/96 + 80/50 is 133/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
80/50 = 80 × 48/50 × 48 = 3840/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2400 + 3840/2400 = 150 + 3840/2400 = 3990/2400 - 3990/2400 simplified gives 133/80
- So, 6/96 + 80/50 = 133/80
In mixed form: 153/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/96+80/50 18/96+80/50 30/96+80/50 42/96+80/50