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Add 10/25 and 4/96

10/25 + 4/96 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    10/25 = 10 × 96/25 × 96 = 960/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2400 + 100/2400 = 960 + 100/2400 = 1060/2400
  5. 1060/2400 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 10/25 + 4/96 = 53/120

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