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Add 25/96 and 30/72

25/96 + 30/72 is 65/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/288 + 120/288 = 75 + 120/288 = 195/288
  5. 195/288 simplified gives 65/96
  6. So, 25/96 + 30/72 = 65/96

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