Add 12/75 and 8/96
12/75 + 8/96 is 73/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
12/75 = 12 × 32/75 × 32 = 384/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2400 + 200/2400 = 384 + 200/2400 = 584/2400 - 584/2400 simplified gives 73/300
- So, 12/75 + 8/96 = 73/300
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