Add 42/96 and 27/75
42/96 + 27/75 is 319/400.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
27/75 = 27 × 32/75 × 32 = 864/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2400 + 864/2400 = 1050 + 864/2400 = 1914/2400 - 1914/2400 simplified gives 319/400
- So, 42/96 + 27/75 = 319/400
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