Add 36/40 and 30/96
36/40 + 30/96 is 97/80.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 12/40 × 12 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 150/480 = 432 + 150/480 = 582/480 - 582/480 simplified gives 97/80
- So, 36/40 + 30/96 = 97/80
In mixed form: 117/80
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