Add 70/50 and 9/96
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 9/96
70/50 + 9/96 is 239/160.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2400 + 225/2400 = 3360 + 225/2400 = 3585/2400 - 3585/2400 simplified gives 239/160
- So, 70/50 + 9/96 = 239/160
In mixed form: 179/160
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