Add 7/50 and 8/96
7/50 + 8/96 is 67/300.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 48/50 × 48 = 336/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/2400 + 200/2400 = 336 + 200/2400 = 536/2400 - 536/2400 simplified gives 67/300
- So, 7/50 + 8/96 = 67/300
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