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Add 7/96 and 4/50

7/96 + 4/50 is 367/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    7/96 = 7 × 25/96 × 25 = 175/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/2400 + 192/2400 = 175 + 192/2400 = 367/2400
  5. So, 7/96 + 4/50 = 367/2400

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