Add 96/8 and 42/50
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 42/50
96/8 + 42/50 is 321/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
96/8 = 96 × 25/8 × 25 = 2400/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/200 + 168/200 = 2400 + 168/200 = 2568/200 - 2568/200 simplified gives 321/25
- So, 96/8 + 42/50 = 321/25
In mixed form: 1221/25
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