Add 15/40 and 5/96
15/40 + 5/96 is 41/96.
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,
15/40 = 15 × 12/40 × 12 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 25/480 = 180 + 25/480 = 205/480 - 205/480 simplified gives 41/96
- So, 15/40 + 5/96 = 41/96
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