Add 14/40 and 9/96
14/40 + 9/96 is 71/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
14/40 = 14 × 12/40 × 12 = 168/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
168/480 + 45/480 = 168 + 45/480 = 213/480 - 213/480 simplified gives 71/160
- So, 14/40 + 9/96 = 71/160
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