Add 42/96 and 7/75
42/96 + 7/75 is 637/1200.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2400 + 224/2400 = 1050 + 224/2400 = 1274/2400 - 1274/2400 simplified gives 637/1200
- So, 42/96 + 7/75 = 637/1200
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