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Add 5/75 and 20/96

5/75 + 20/96 is 11/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/2400 + 500/2400 = 160 + 500/2400 = 660/2400
  5. 660/2400 simplified gives 11/40
  6. So, 5/75 + 20/96 = 11/40

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