Add 18/75 and 70/96
18/75 + 70/96 is 1163/1200.
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,
18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
576/2400 + 1750/2400 = 576 + 1750/2400 = 2326/2400 - 2326/2400 simplified gives 1163/1200
- So, 18/75 + 70/96 = 1163/1200
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