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Add 96/3 and 7/50

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 7/50

96/3 + 7/50 is 1607/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    96/3 = 96 × 50/3 × 50 = 4800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/150 + 21/150 = 4800 + 21/150 = 4821/150
  5. 4821/150 simplified gives 1607/50
  6. So, 96/3 + 7/50 = 1607/50
    In mixed form: 327/50

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