Add 40/25 and 3/96
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 3/96
40/25 + 3/96 is 261/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
40/25 = 40 × 96/25 × 96 = 3840/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/2400 + 75/2400 = 3840 + 75/2400 = 3915/2400 - 3915/2400 simplified gives 261/160
- So, 40/25 + 3/96 = 261/160
In mixed form: 1101/160
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