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Add 96/2 and 6/75

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 6/75

96/2 + 6/75 is 1202/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    96/2 = 96 × 75/2 × 75 = 7200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/150 + 12/150 = 7200 + 12/150 = 7212/150
  5. 7212/150 simplified gives 1202/25
  6. So, 96/2 + 6/75 = 1202/25
    In mixed form: 482/25

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