Add 9/25 and 40/96
9/25 + 40/96 is 233/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
9/25 = 9 × 96/25 × 96 = 864/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2400 + 1000/2400 = 864 + 1000/2400 = 1864/2400 - 1864/2400 simplified gives 233/300
- So, 9/25 + 40/96 = 233/300
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