Add 96/8 and 6/75
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 6/75
96/8 + 6/75 is 302/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
96/8 = 96 × 75/8 × 75 = 7200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Add the two like fractions:
7200/600 + 48/600 = 7200 + 48/600 = 7248/600 - 7248/600 simplified gives 302/25
- So, 96/8 + 6/75 = 302/25
In mixed form: 122/25
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