Add 35/96 and 2/40
35/96 + 2/40 is 199/480.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
175/480 + 24/480 = 175 + 24/480 = 199/480 - So, 35/96 + 2/40 = 199/480
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