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Add 64/75 and 10/96

64/75 + 10/96 is 383/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    64/75 = 64 × 32/75 × 32 = 2048/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2048/2400 + 250/2400 = 2048 + 250/2400 = 2298/2400
  5. 2298/2400 simplified gives 383/400
  6. So, 64/75 + 10/96 = 383/400

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