Add 3/75 and 20/96
3/75 + 20/96 is 149/600.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2400 + 500/2400 = 96 + 500/2400 = 596/2400 - 596/2400 simplified gives 149/600
- So, 3/75 + 20/96 = 149/600
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