Add 36/96 and 7/40
36/96 + 7/40 is 11/20.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 12/40 × 12 = 84/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 84/480 = 180 + 84/480 = 264/480 - 264/480 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 36/96 + 7/40 = 11/20
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