Add 12/96 and 7/40
12/96 + 7/40 is 3/10.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
7/40 = 7 × 12/40 × 12 = 84/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 84/480 = 60 + 84/480 = 144/480 - 144/480 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 12/96 + 7/40 = 3/10
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