Add 27/25 and 3/96
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3/96
27/25 + 3/96 is 889/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
27/25 = 27 × 96/25 × 96 = 2592/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/2400 + 75/2400 = 2592 + 75/2400 = 2667/2400 - 2667/2400 simplified gives 889/800
- So, 27/25 + 3/96 = 889/800
In mixed form: 189/800
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