Add 12/96 and 40/75
12/96 + 40/75 is 79/120.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
40/75 = 40 × 32/75 × 32 = 1280/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2400 + 1280/2400 = 300 + 1280/2400 = 1580/2400 - 1580/2400 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 12/96 + 40/75 = 79/120
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