Add 2/40 and 27/96
2/40 + 27/96 is 53/160.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
24/480 + 135/480 = 24 + 135/480 = 159/480 - 159/480 simplified gives 53/160
- So, 2/40 + 27/96 = 53/160
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