Add 40/96 and 35/84
40/96 + 35/84 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672 - Add the two like fractions:
280/672 + 280/672 = 280 + 280/672 = 560/672 - 560/672 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 40/96 + 35/84 = 5/6
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