Add 3/25 and 15/96
3/25 + 15/96 is 221/800.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 96/25 × 96 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2400 + 375/2400 = 288 + 375/2400 = 663/2400 - 663/2400 simplified gives 221/800
- So, 3/25 + 15/96 = 221/800
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