Add 2/96 and 18/40
2/96 + 18/40 is 113/240.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
18/40 = 18 × 12/40 × 12 = 216/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 216/480 = 10 + 216/480 = 226/480 - 226/480 simplified gives 113/240
- So, 2/96 + 18/40 = 113/240
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