Add 3/40 and 3/96
3/40 + 3/96 is 17/160.
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,
3/40 = 3 × 12/40 × 12 = 36/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
36/480 + 15/480 = 36 + 15/480 = 51/480 - 51/480 simplified gives 17/160
- So, 3/40 + 3/96 = 17/160
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