Add 6/96 and 40/10
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 4 0/10
6/96 + 40/10 is 65/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
40/10 = 40 × 48/10 × 48 = 1920/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 1920/480 = 30 + 1920/480 = 1950/480 - 1950/480 simplified gives 65/16
- So, 6/96 + 40/10 = 65/16
In mixed form: 41/16
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