Add 81/50 and 20/96
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 20/96
81/50 + 20/96 is 1097/600.
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,
81/50 = 81 × 48/50 × 48 = 3888/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/2400 + 500/2400 = 3888 + 500/2400 = 4388/2400 - 4388/2400 simplified gives 1097/600
- So, 81/50 + 20/96 = 1097/600
In mixed form: 1497/600
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