Add 75/16 and 50/96
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 50/96
75/16 + 50/96 is 125/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
75/16 = 75 × 6/16 × 6 = 450/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Add the two like fractions:
450/96 + 50/96 = 450 + 50/96 = 500/96 - 500/96 simplified gives 125/24
- So, 75/16 + 50/96 = 125/24
In mixed form: 55/24
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