Add 7/40 and 30/96
7/40 + 30/96 is 39/80.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 12/40 × 12 = 84/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
84/480 + 150/480 = 84 + 150/480 = 234/480 - 234/480 simplified gives 39/80
- So, 7/40 + 30/96 = 39/80
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