Add 49/25 and 40/96
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 40/96
49/25 + 40/96 is 713/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
49/25 = 49 × 96/25 × 96 = 4704/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/2400 + 1000/2400 = 4704 + 1000/2400 = 5704/2400 - 5704/2400 simplified gives 713/300
- So, 49/25 + 40/96 = 713/300
In mixed form: 2113/300
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