Add 40/5 and 50/96
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 50/96
40/5 + 50/96 is 409/48.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/480 + 250/480 = 3840 + 250/480 = 4090/480 - 4090/480 simplified gives 409/48
- So, 40/5 + 50/96 = 409/48
In mixed form: 825/48
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