Add 81/50 and 50/96
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 50/96
81/50 + 50/96 is 2569/1200.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/2400 + 1250/2400 = 3888 + 1250/2400 = 5138/2400 - 5138/2400 simplified gives 2569/1200
- So, 81/50 + 50/96 = 2569/1200
In mixed form: 2169/1200
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