Add 81/96 and 5/75
81/96 + 5/75 is 437/480.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2400 + 160/2400 = 2025 + 160/2400 = 2185/2400 - 2185/2400 simplified gives 437/480
- So, 81/96 + 5/75 = 437/480
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