Add 25/72 and 84/96
25/72 + 84/96 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
100/288 + 252/288 = 100 + 252/288 = 352/288 - 352/288 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 25/72 + 84/96 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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