Add 40/5 and 42/96
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 42/96
40/5 + 42/96 is 135/16.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/480 + 210/480 = 3840 + 210/480 = 4050/480 - 4050/480 simplified gives 135/16
- So, 40/5 + 42/96 = 135/16
In mixed form: 87/16
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