Add 4/96 and 7/40
4/96 + 7/40 is 13/60.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 12/40 × 12 = 84/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 84/480 = 20 + 84/480 = 104/480 - 104/480 simplified gives 13/60
- So, 4/96 + 7/40 = 13/60
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