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Add 25/96 and 70/75

25/96 + 70/75 is 191/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    25/96 = 25 × 25/96 × 25 = 625/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/2400 + 2240/2400 = 625 + 2240/2400 = 2865/2400
  5. 2865/2400 simplified gives 191/160
  6. So, 25/96 + 70/75 = 191/160
    In mixed form: 131/160

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