Add 80/25 and 60/96
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 60/96
80/25 + 60/96 is 153/40.
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,
80/25 = 80 × 96/25 × 96 = 7680/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
7680/2400 + 1500/2400 = 7680 + 1500/2400 = 9180/2400 - 9180/2400 simplified gives 153/40
- So, 80/25 + 60/96 = 153/40
In mixed form: 333/40
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