Add 6/96 and 9/50
6/96 + 9/50 is 97/400.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 48/50 × 48 = 432/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2400 + 432/2400 = 150 + 432/2400 = 582/2400 - 582/2400 simplified gives 97/400
- So, 6/96 + 9/50 = 97/400
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