Add 25/16 and 40/96
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 40/96
25/16 + 40/96 is 95/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
25/16 = 25 × 6/16 × 6 = 150/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 40/96 = 150 + 40/96 = 190/96 - 190/96 simplified gives 95/48
- So, 25/16 + 40/96 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48
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