Add 63/96 and 8/40
63/96 + 8/40 is 137/160.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
8/40 = 8 × 12/40 × 12 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 96/480 = 315 + 96/480 = 411/480 - 411/480 simplified gives 137/160
- So, 63/96 + 8/40 = 137/160
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