Add 81/30 and 50/96
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 50/96
81/30 + 50/96 is 773/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
81/30 = 81 × 16/30 × 16 = 1296/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/480 + 250/480 = 1296 + 250/480 = 1546/480 - 1546/480 simplified gives 773/240
- So, 81/30 + 50/96 = 773/240
In mixed form: 353/240
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