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Add 60/50 and 21/96

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 21/96

60/50 + 21/96 is 227/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/2400 + 525/2400 = 2880 + 525/2400 = 3405/2400
  5. 3405/2400 simplified gives 227/160
  6. So, 60/50 + 21/96 = 227/160
    In mixed form: 167/160

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