Add 96/75 and 40/48, Solve 1 21/75 + 40/48 as a fraction

Add 96/75 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 40/48

96/75 + 40/48 is 317/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
96/75 = 96 × 16/75 × 16 = 1536/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1536/1200 + 1000/1200 = 1536 + 1000/1200 = 2536/1200
2536/1200 simplified gives 317/150
So, 96/75 + 40/48 = 317/150
In mixed form: 217/150

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