Add 24/4 and 40/96
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 40/96
24/4 + 40/96 is 77/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
24/4 = 24 × 24/4 × 24 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 40/96 = 576 + 40/96 = 616/96 - 616/96 simplified gives 77/12
- So, 24/4 + 40/96 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12
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