Add 75/96 and 6/50
75/96 + 6/50 is 721/800.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 25/96 × 25 = 1875/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/2400 + 288/2400 = 1875 + 288/2400 = 2163/2400 - 2163/2400 simplified gives 721/800
- So, 75/96 + 6/50 = 721/800
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