Add 70/96 and 18/50
70/96 + 18/50 is 1307/1200.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
18/50 = 18 × 48/50 × 48 = 864/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2400 + 864/2400 = 1750 + 864/2400 = 2614/2400 - 2614/2400 simplified gives 1307/1200
- So, 70/96 + 18/50 = 1307/1200
In mixed form: 1107/1200
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