Add 5/75 and 4/96
5/75 + 4/96 is 13/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2400 + 100/2400 = 160 + 100/2400 = 260/2400 - 260/2400 simplified gives 13/120
- So, 5/75 + 4/96 = 13/120
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