Add 75/25 and 27/96
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 27/96
75/25 + 27/96 is 105/32.
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,
75/25 = 75 × 96/25 × 96 = 7200/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
7200/2400 + 675/2400 = 7200 + 675/2400 = 7875/2400 - 7875/2400 simplified gives 105/32
- So, 75/25 + 27/96 = 105/32
In mixed form: 39/32
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