Add 7/25 and 40/96
7/25 + 40/96 is 209/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
7/25 = 7 × 96/25 × 96 = 672/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
672/2400 + 1000/2400 = 672 + 1000/2400 = 1672/2400 - 1672/2400 simplified gives 209/300
- So, 7/25 + 40/96 = 209/300
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