Add 6/96 and 5/75
6/96 + 5/75 is 31/240.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2400 + 160/2400 = 150 + 160/2400 = 310/2400 - 310/2400 simplified gives 31/240
- So, 6/96 + 5/75 = 31/240
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