Add 40/96 and 27/72
40/96 + 27/72 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
27/72 = 27 × 4/72 × 4 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 108/288 = 120 + 108/288 = 228/288 - 228/288 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 40/96 + 27/72 = 19/24
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