Add 25/3 and 81/96
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 81/96
25/3 + 81/96 is 881/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
25/3 = 25 × 32/3 × 32 = 800/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
800/96 + 81/96 = 800 + 81/96 = 881/96 - So, 25/3 + 81/96 = 881/96
In mixed form: 917/96
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