Add 25/96 and 20/72
25/96 + 20/72 is 155/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
20/72 = 20 × 4/72 × 4 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
75/288 + 80/288 = 75 + 80/288 = 155/288 - So, 25/96 + 20/72 = 155/288
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