Add 75/20 and 25/96
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 25/96
75/20 + 25/96 is 385/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
75/20 = 75 × 24/20 × 24 = 1800/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/480 + 125/480 = 1800 + 125/480 = 1925/480 - 1925/480 simplified gives 385/96
- So, 75/20 + 25/96 = 385/96
In mixed form: 41/96
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