Add 84/96 and 20/50
84/96 + 20/50 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2400 + 960/2400 = 2100 + 960/2400 = 3060/2400 - 3060/2400 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 84/96 + 20/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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