Add 72/96 and 3/40
72/96 + 3/40 is 33/40.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
3/40 = 3 × 12/40 × 12 = 36/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 36/480 = 360 + 36/480 = 396/480 - 396/480 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 72/96 + 3/40 = 33/40
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