Add 7/3 and 96/50
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 46/50
7/3 + 96/50 is 319/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
96/50 = 96 × 3/50 × 3 = 288/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 288/150 = 350 + 288/150 = 638/150 - 638/150 simplified gives 319/75
- So, 7/3 + 96/50 = 319/75
In mixed form: 419/75
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