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Add 8/25 and 42/96

8/25 + 42/96 is 303/400.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/2400 + 1050/2400 = 768 + 1050/2400 = 1818/2400
  5. 1818/2400 simplified gives 303/400
  6. So, 8/25 + 42/96 = 303/400

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