Add 16/40 and 75/96
16/40 + 75/96 is 189/160.
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,
16/40 = 16 × 12/40 × 12 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 375/480 = 192 + 375/480 = 567/480 - 567/480 simplified gives 189/160
- So, 16/40 + 75/96 = 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160
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