Add 3/75 and 12/96
3/75 + 12/96 is 33/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
3/75 = 3 × 32/75 × 32 = 96/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2400 + 300/2400 = 96 + 300/2400 = 396/2400 - 396/2400 simplified gives 33/200
- So, 3/75 + 12/96 = 33/200
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/75+12/96 3/75+24/96 9/75+12/96 3/75+36/96 15/75+12/96 3/75+60/96 21/75+12/96 3/75+84/96