Add 1/25 and 8/96
1/25 + 8/96 is 37/300.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2400 + 200/2400 = 96 + 200/2400 = 296/2400 - 296/2400 simplified gives 37/300
- So, 1/25 + 8/96 = 37/300
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