Add 7/75 and 12/96
7/75 + 12/96 is 131/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
224/2400 + 300/2400 = 224 + 300/2400 = 524/2400 - 524/2400 simplified gives 131/600
- So, 7/75 + 12/96 = 131/600
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