Add 3/96 and 50/75
3/96 + 50/75 is 67/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
50/75 = 50 × 32/75 × 32 = 1600/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2400 + 1600/2400 = 75 + 1600/2400 = 1675/2400 - 1675/2400 simplified gives 67/96
- So, 3/96 + 50/75 = 67/96
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