Add 3/5 and 4/96
3/5 + 4/96 is 77/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
288/480 + 20/480 = 288 + 20/480 = 308/480 - 308/480 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 3/5 + 4/96 = 77/120
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