Add 40/96 and 15/18
40/96 + 15/18 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 240/288 = 120 + 240/288 = 360/288 - 360/288 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 40/96 + 15/18 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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