Add 18/96 and 18/75
18/96 + 18/75 is 171/400.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2400 + 576/2400 = 450 + 576/2400 = 1026/2400 - 1026/2400 simplified gives 171/400
- So, 18/96 + 18/75 = 171/400
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