Add 24/40 and 42/96
24/40 + 42/96 is 83/80.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 12/40 × 12 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
288/480 + 210/480 = 288 + 210/480 = 498/480 - 498/480 simplified gives 83/80
- So, 24/40 + 42/96 = 83/80
In mixed form: 13/80
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