Add 6/40 and 6/96
6/40 + 6/96 is 17/80.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 12/40 × 12 = 72/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
72/480 + 30/480 = 72 + 30/480 = 102/480 - 102/480 simplified gives 17/80
- So, 6/40 + 6/96 = 17/80
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