Add 40/50 and 72/96
40/50 + 72/96 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
40/50 = 40 × 48/50 × 48 = 1920/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
72/96 = 72 × 25/96 × 25 = 1800/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2400 + 1800/2400 = 1920 + 1800/2400 = 3720/2400 - 3720/2400 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 40/50 + 72/96 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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