Add 27/40 and 10/96
27/40 + 10/96 is 187/240.
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,
27/40 = 27 × 12/40 × 12 = 324/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
324/480 + 50/480 = 324 + 50/480 = 374/480 - 374/480 simplified gives 187/240
- So, 27/40 + 10/96 = 187/240
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