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Add 6/96 and 9/75

6/96 + 9/75 is 73/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    9/75 = 9 × 32/75 × 32 = 288/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/2400 + 288/2400 = 150 + 288/2400 = 438/2400
  5. 438/2400 simplified gives 73/400
  6. So, 6/96 + 9/75 = 73/400

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