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Add 36/25 and 3/96

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 3/96

36/25 + 3/96 is 1177/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    36/25 = 36 × 96/25 × 96 = 3456/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3456/2400 + 75/2400 = 3456 + 75/2400 = 3531/2400
  5. 3531/2400 simplified gives 1177/800
  6. So, 36/25 + 3/96 = 1177/800
    In mixed form: 1377/800

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