Add 1/96 and 28/40
1/96 + 28/40 is 341/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
28/40 = 28 × 12/40 × 12 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
5/480 + 336/480 = 5 + 336/480 = 341/480 - So, 1/96 + 28/40 = 341/480
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