Add 25/40 and 6/96
25/40 + 6/96 is 11/16.
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,
25/40 = 25 × 12/40 × 12 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 30/480 = 300 + 30/480 = 330/480 - 330/480 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 25/40 + 6/96 = 11/16
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