Add 5/40 and 12/96
5/40 + 12/96 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 60/480 = 60 + 60/480 = 120/480 - 120/480 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 5/40 + 12/96 = 1/4
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