Add 7/96 and 18/50
7/96 + 18/50 is 1039/2400.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 48/50 × 48 = 864/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2400 + 864/2400 = 175 + 864/2400 = 1039/2400 - So, 7/96 + 18/50 = 1039/2400
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