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Add 25/75 and 4/96

25/75 + 4/96 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    25/75 = 25 × 32/75 × 32 = 800/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/2400 + 100/2400 = 800 + 100/2400 = 900/2400
  5. 900/2400 simplified gives 3/8
  6. So, 25/75 + 4/96 = 3/8

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