Add 72/50 and 42/96
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 42/96
72/50 + 42/96 is 751/400.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 48/50 × 48 = 3456/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/2400 + 1050/2400 = 3456 + 1050/2400 = 4506/2400 - 4506/2400 simplified gives 751/400
- So, 72/50 + 42/96 = 751/400
In mixed form: 1351/400
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