Add 4/96 and 10/40
4/96 + 10/40 is 7/24.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
10/40 = 10 × 12/40 × 12 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 120/480 = 20 + 120/480 = 140/480 - 140/480 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 4/96 + 10/40 = 7/24
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