Add 98/96 and 27/75
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 27/75
98/96 + 27/75 is 1657/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
98/96 = 98 × 25/96 × 25 = 2450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
27/75 = 27 × 32/75 × 32 = 864/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/2400 + 864/2400 = 2450 + 864/2400 = 3314/2400 - 3314/2400 simplified gives 1657/1200
- So, 98/96 + 27/75 = 1657/1200
In mixed form: 1457/1200
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