Add 72/24 and 50/96
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 50/96
72/24 + 50/96 is 169/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 50/96 = 288 + 50/96 = 338/96 - 338/96 simplified gives 169/48
- So, 72/24 + 50/96 = 169/48
In mixed form: 325/48
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