Add 3/2 and 25/96
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 25/96
3/2 + 25/96 is 169/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
3/2 = 3 × 48/2 × 48 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96 - Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 25/96 = 144 + 25/96 = 169/96 - So, 3/2 + 25/96 = 169/96
In mixed form: 173/96
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