Add 9/40 and 10/96
9/40 + 10/96 is 79/240.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 12/40 × 12 = 108/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
108/480 + 50/480 = 108 + 50/480 = 158/480 - 158/480 simplified gives 79/240
- So, 9/40 + 10/96 = 79/240
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