Add 20/75 and 21/96
20/75 + 21/96 is 233/480.
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,
20/75 = 20 × 32/75 × 32 = 640/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2400 + 525/2400 = 640 + 525/2400 = 1165/2400 - 1165/2400 simplified gives 233/480
- So, 20/75 + 21/96 = 233/480
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