Add 96/30 and 63/40
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 1 23/40
96/30 + 63/40 is 191/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120 - Add the two like fractions:
384/120 + 189/120 = 384 + 189/120 = 573/120 - 573/120 simplified gives 191/40
- So, 96/30 + 63/40 = 191/40
In mixed form: 431/40
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