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Add 9/25 and 20/96

9/25 + 20/96 is 341/600.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 96/25 × 96 = 864/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/2400 + 500/2400 = 864 + 500/2400 = 1364/2400
  5. 1364/2400 simplified gives 341/600
  6. So, 9/25 + 20/96 = 341/600

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