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Add 80/50 and 18/96

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 18/96

80/50 + 18/96 is 143/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    80/50 = 80 × 48/50 × 48 = 3840/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/2400 + 450/2400 = 3840 + 450/2400 = 4290/2400
  5. 4290/2400 simplified gives 143/80
  6. So, 80/50 + 18/96 = 143/80
    In mixed form: 163/80

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