Add 60/50 and 60/96
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 60/96
60/50 + 60/96 is 73/40.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/2400 + 1500/2400 = 2880 + 1500/2400 = 4380/2400 - 4380/2400 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 60/50 + 60/96 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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