Add 7/96 and 10/50
7/96 + 10/50 is 131/480.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 25/96 × 25 = 175/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
10/50 = 10 × 48/50 × 48 = 480/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2400 + 480/2400 = 175 + 480/2400 = 655/2400 - 655/2400 simplified gives 131/480
- So, 7/96 + 10/50 = 131/480
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