Add 60/96 and 1/50
60/96 + 1/50 is 129/200.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2400 + 48/2400 = 1500 + 48/2400 = 1548/2400 - 1548/2400 simplified gives 129/200
- So, 60/96 + 1/50 = 129/200
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