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Add 81/50 and 30/96

1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 30/96

81/50 + 30/96 is 773/400.

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,
    81/50 = 81 × 48/50 × 48 = 3888/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/2400 + 750/2400 = 3888 + 750/2400 = 4638/2400
  5. 4638/2400 simplified gives 773/400
  6. So, 81/50 + 30/96 = 773/400
    In mixed form: 1373/400

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