Add 25/80 and 2/96
25/80 + 2/96 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
25/80 = 25 × 6/80 × 6 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 10/480 = 150 + 10/480 = 160/480 - 160/480 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 25/80 + 2/96 = 1/3
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