Add 40/96 and 5/50
40/96 + 5/50 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/2400 + 240/2400 = 1000 + 240/2400 = 1240/2400 - 1240/2400 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 40/96 + 5/50 = 31/60
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