Add 40/5 and 3/96
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3/96
40/5 + 3/96 is 257/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
40/5 = 40 × 96/5 × 96 = 3840/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/480 + 15/480 = 3840 + 15/480 = 3855/480 - 3855/480 simplified gives 257/32
- So, 40/5 + 3/96 = 257/32
In mixed form: 81/32
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