Add 2/96 and 45/40
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 5/40
2/96 + 45/40 is 55/48.
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,
45/40 = 45 × 12/40 × 12 = 540/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 540/480 = 10 + 540/480 = 550/480 - 550/480 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 2/96 + 45/40 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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