Add 15/96 and 21/75
15/96 + 21/75 is 349/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
21/75 = 21 × 32/75 × 32 = 672/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2400 + 672/2400 = 375 + 672/2400 = 1047/2400 - 1047/2400 simplified gives 349/800
- So, 15/96 + 21/75 = 349/800
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