Add 45/96 and 3/75
45/96 + 3/75 is 407/800.
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,
45/96 = 45 × 25/96 × 25 = 1125/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
3/75 = 3 × 32/75 × 32 = 96/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2400 + 96/2400 = 1125 + 96/2400 = 1221/2400 - 1221/2400 simplified gives 407/800
- So, 45/96 + 3/75 = 407/800
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