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Add 96/7 and 3/50

1st number: 13 5/7, 2nd number: 3/50

96/7 + 3/50 is 4821/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    96/7 = 96 × 50/7 × 50 = 4800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/350 + 21/350 = 4800 + 21/350 = 4821/350
  5. So, 96/7 + 3/50 = 4821/350
    In mixed form: 13271/350

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