Add 3/96 and 14/40
3/96 + 14/40 is 61/160.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
14/40 = 14 × 12/40 × 12 = 168/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 168/480 = 15 + 168/480 = 183/480 - 183/480 simplified gives 61/160
- So, 3/96 + 14/40 = 61/160
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