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Add 96/25 and 10/12

1st number: 3 21/25, 2nd number: 10/12

96/25 + 10/12 is 701/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    96/25 = 96 × 12/25 × 12 = 1152/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/300 + 250/300 = 1152 + 250/300 = 1402/300
  5. 1402/300 simplified gives 701/150
  6. So, 96/25 + 10/12 = 701/150
    In mixed form: 4101/150

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