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Add 96/24 and 12/75

1st number: 4 0/24, 2nd number: 12/75

96/24 + 12/75 is 104/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    96/24 = 96 × 25/24 × 25 = 2400/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/600 + 96/600 = 2400 + 96/600 = 2496/600
  5. 2496/600 simplified gives 104/25
  6. So, 96/24 + 12/75 = 104/25
    In mixed form: 44/25

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