Add 36/96 and 5/40
36/96 + 5/40 is 1/2.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 60/480 = 180 + 60/480 = 240/480 - 240/480 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 36/96 + 5/40 = 1/2
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