Add 1/25 and 2/96
1/25 + 2/96 is 73/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
1/25 = 1 × 96/25 × 96 = 96/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2400 + 50/2400 = 96 + 50/2400 = 146/2400 - 146/2400 simplified gives 73/1200
- So, 1/25 + 2/96 = 73/1200
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