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Add 7/25 and 20/96

7/25 + 20/96 is 293/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    7/25 = 7 × 96/25 × 96 = 672/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2400 + 500/2400 = 672 + 500/2400 = 1172/2400
  5. 1172/2400 simplified gives 293/600
  6. So, 7/25 + 20/96 = 293/600

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