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Add 15/96 and 1/75

15/96 + 1/75 is 407/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2400 + 32/2400 = 375 + 32/2400 = 407/2400
  5. So, 15/96 + 1/75 = 407/2400

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