Add 35/40 and 6/96
35/40 + 6/96 is 15/16.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 30/480 = 420 + 30/480 = 450/480 - 450/480 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 35/40 + 6/96 = 15/16
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