Add 20/25 and 75/96
20/25 + 75/96 is 253/160.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 96/25 × 96 = 1920/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
75/96 = 75 × 25/96 × 25 = 1875/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2400 + 1875/2400 = 1920 + 1875/2400 = 3795/2400 - 3795/2400 simplified gives 253/160
- So, 20/25 + 75/96 = 253/160
In mixed form: 193/160
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