Add 4/6 and 40/96
4/6 + 40/96 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 40/96 = 64 + 40/96 = 104/96 - 104/96 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 4/6 + 40/96 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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