Add 5/25 and 4/96
5/25 + 4/96 is 29/120.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 96/25 × 96 = 480/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2400 + 100/2400 = 480 + 100/2400 = 580/2400 - 580/2400 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 5/25 + 4/96 = 29/120
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