Add 6/75 and 40/96
6/75 + 40/96 is 149/300.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2400 + 1000/2400 = 192 + 1000/2400 = 1192/2400 - 1192/2400 simplified gives 149/300
- So, 6/75 + 40/96 = 149/300
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