Add 16/96 and 1/40
16/96 + 1/40 is 23/120.
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,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
1/40 = 1 × 12/40 × 12 = 12/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 12/480 = 80 + 12/480 = 92/480 - 92/480 simplified gives 23/120
- So, 16/96 + 1/40 = 23/120
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