Add 72/96 and 6/40
72/96 + 6/40 is 9/10.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 12/40 × 12 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 72/480 = 360 + 72/480 = 432/480 - 432/480 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 72/96 + 6/40 = 9/10
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