Add 25/96 and 2/40
25/96 + 2/40 is 149/480.
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,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
125/480 + 24/480 = 125 + 24/480 = 149/480 - So, 25/96 + 2/40 = 149/480
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