Add 9/96 and 3/50
9/96 + 3/50 is 123/800.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
3/50 = 3 × 48/50 × 48 = 144/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2400 + 144/2400 = 225 + 144/2400 = 369/2400 - 369/2400 simplified gives 123/800
- So, 9/96 + 3/50 = 123/800
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