Add 8/50 and 6/96
8/50 + 6/96 is 89/400.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 48/50 × 48 = 384/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2400 + 150/2400 = 384 + 150/2400 = 534/2400 - 534/2400 simplified gives 89/400
- So, 8/50 + 6/96 = 89/400
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