Add 96/3 and 42/50
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 42/50
96/3 + 42/50 is 821/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
96/3 = 96 × 50/3 × 50 = 4800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/150 + 126/150 = 4800 + 126/150 = 4926/150 - 4926/150 simplified gives 821/25
- So, 96/3 + 42/50 = 821/25
In mixed form: 3221/25
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