Add 18/96 and 40/75
18/96 + 40/75 is 173/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
40/75 = 40 × 32/75 × 32 = 1280/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2400 + 1280/2400 = 450 + 1280/2400 = 1730/2400 - 1730/2400 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 18/96 + 40/75 = 173/240
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