Add 4/25 and 42/96
4/25 + 42/96 is 239/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
4/25 = 4 × 96/25 × 96 = 384/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2400 + 1050/2400 = 384 + 1050/2400 = 1434/2400 - 1434/2400 simplified gives 239/400
- So, 4/25 + 42/96 = 239/400
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