Add 84/50 and 18/96
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 18/96
84/50 + 18/96 is 747/400.
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,
84/50 = 84 × 48/50 × 48 = 4032/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/2400 + 450/2400 = 4032 + 450/2400 = 4482/2400 - 4482/2400 simplified gives 747/400
- So, 84/50 + 18/96 = 747/400
In mixed form: 1347/400
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