Add 81/96 and 15/75
81/96 + 15/75 is 167/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
81/96 = 81 × 25/96 × 25 = 2025/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2400 + 480/2400 = 2025 + 480/2400 = 2505/2400 - 2505/2400 simplified gives 167/160
- So, 81/96 + 15/75 = 167/160
In mixed form: 17/160
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