Add 81/50 and 60/96
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 60/96
81/50 + 60/96 is 449/200.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/2400 + 1500/2400 = 3888 + 1500/2400 = 5388/2400 - 5388/2400 simplified gives 449/200
- So, 81/50 + 60/96 = 449/200
In mixed form: 249/200
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