Add 35/40 and 30/96
35/40 + 30/96 is 19/16.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 12/40 × 12 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 150/480 = 420 + 150/480 = 570/480 - 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 35/40 + 30/96 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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