Add 18/75 and 90/96
18/75 + 90/96 is 471/400.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
576/2400 + 2250/2400 = 576 + 2250/2400 = 2826/2400 - 2826/2400 simplified gives 471/400
- So, 18/75 + 90/96 = 471/400
In mixed form: 171/400
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