Add 40/15 and 25/96
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 25/96
40/15 + 25/96 is 281/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
40/15 = 40 × 32/15 × 32 = 1280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/480 + 125/480 = 1280 + 125/480 = 1405/480 - 1405/480 simplified gives 281/96
- So, 40/15 + 25/96 = 281/96
In mixed form: 289/96
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