Add 81/10 and 50/96
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 50/96
81/10 + 50/96 is 2069/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
81/10 = 81 × 48/10 × 48 = 3888/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/480 + 250/480 = 3888 + 250/480 = 4138/480 - 4138/480 simplified gives 2069/240
- So, 81/10 + 50/96 = 2069/240
In mixed form: 8149/240
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