Add 20/75 and 36/96
20/75 + 36/96 is 77/120.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2400 + 900/2400 = 640 + 900/2400 = 1540/2400 - 1540/2400 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 20/75 + 36/96 = 77/120
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