Add 96/45 and 1/50
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 1/50
96/45 + 1/50 is 323/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
96/45 = 96 × 10/45 × 10 = 960/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
960/450 + 9/450 = 960 + 9/450 = 969/450 - 969/450 simplified gives 323/150
- So, 96/45 + 1/50 = 323/150
In mixed form: 223/150
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