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Add 75/96 and 6/25

75/96 + 6/25 is 817/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    75/96 = 75 × 25/96 × 25 = 1875/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    6/25 = 6 × 96/25 × 96 = 576/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/2400 + 576/2400 = 1875 + 576/2400 = 2451/2400
  5. 2451/2400 simplified gives 817/800
  6. So, 75/96 + 6/25 = 817/800
    In mixed form: 117/800

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