Add 56/96 and 27/40
56/96 + 27/40 is 151/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
27/40 = 27 × 12/40 × 12 = 324/480 - Add the two like fractions:
280/480 + 324/480 = 280 + 324/480 = 604/480 - 604/480 simplified gives 151/120
- So, 56/96 + 27/40 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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