Add 2/75 and 8/96
2/75 + 8/96 is 11/100.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 32/75 × 32 = 64/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
8/96 = 8 × 25/96 × 25 = 200/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
64/2400 + 200/2400 = 64 + 200/2400 = 264/2400 - 264/2400 simplified gives 11/100
- So, 2/75 + 8/96 = 11/100
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