Add 40/35 and 5/96
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 5/96
40/35 + 5/96 is 803/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/3360 + 175/3360 = 3840 + 175/3360 = 4015/3360 - 4015/3360 simplified gives 803/672
- So, 40/35 + 5/96 = 803/672
In mixed form: 1131/672
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