Add 8/96 and 2/50
8/96 + 2/50 is 37/300.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2400 + 96/2400 = 200 + 96/2400 = 296/2400 - 296/2400 simplified gives 37/300
- So, 8/96 + 2/50 = 37/300
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