Add 75/96 and 20/72
75/96 + 20/72 is 305/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
75/96 = 75 × 3/96 × 3 = 225/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
20/72 = 20 × 4/72 × 4 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 80/288 = 225 + 80/288 = 305/288 - So, 75/96 + 20/72 = 305/288
In mixed form: 117/288
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