Add 5/96 and 40/72
5/96 + 40/72 is 175/288.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
40/72 = 40 × 4/72 × 4 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
15/288 + 160/288 = 15 + 160/288 = 175/288 - So, 5/96 + 40/72 = 175/288
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