Add 25/96 and 42/75
25/96 + 42/75 is 1969/2400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
25/96 = 25 × 25/96 × 25 = 625/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
625/2400 + 1344/2400 = 625 + 1344/2400 = 1969/2400 - So, 25/96 + 42/75 = 1969/2400
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