Add 24/96 and 9/40
24/96 + 9/40 is 19/40.
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,
24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
9/40 = 9 × 12/40 × 12 = 108/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 108/480 = 120 + 108/480 = 228/480 - 228/480 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 24/96 + 9/40 = 19/40
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