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Add 8/25 and 3/96

8/25 + 3/96 is 281/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    8/25 = 8 × 96/25 × 96 = 768/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/2400 + 75/2400 = 768 + 75/2400 = 843/2400
  5. 843/2400 simplified gives 281/800
  6. So, 8/25 + 3/96 = 281/800

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