Add 12/6 and 96/40
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 2 16/40
12/6 + 96/40 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120 - Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 288/120 = 240 + 288/120 = 528/120 - 528/120 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 12/6 + 96/40 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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