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Add 36/96 and 8/75

36/96 + 8/75 is 289/600.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2400 + 256/2400 = 900 + 256/2400 = 1156/2400
  5. 1156/2400 simplified gives 289/600
  6. So, 36/96 + 8/75 = 289/600

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