Add 40/96 and 2/35
40/96 + 2/35 is 199/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
2/35 = 2 × 96/35 × 96 = 192/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/3360 + 192/3360 = 1400 + 192/3360 = 1592/3360 - 1592/3360 simplified gives 199/420
- So, 40/96 + 2/35 = 199/420
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