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Add 3/96 and 25/75

3/96 + 25/75 is 35/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    25/75 = 25 × 32/75 × 32 = 800/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/2400 + 800/2400 = 75 + 800/2400 = 875/2400
  5. 875/2400 simplified gives 35/96
  6. So, 3/96 + 25/75 = 35/96

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