Add 2/25 and 5/96
2/25 + 5/96 is 317/2400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
2/25 = 2 × 96/25 × 96 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2400 + 125/2400 = 192 + 125/2400 = 317/2400 - So, 2/25 + 5/96 = 317/2400
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