Add 6/96 and 15/75
6/96 + 15/75 is 21/80.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2400 + 480/2400 = 150 + 480/2400 = 630/2400 - 630/2400 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 6/96 + 15/75 = 21/80
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