Add 9/50 and 28/96
9/50 + 28/96 is 283/600.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 48/50 × 48 = 432/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2400 + 700/2400 = 432 + 700/2400 = 1132/2400 - 1132/2400 simplified gives 283/600
- So, 9/50 + 28/96 = 283/600
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