Add 12/5 and 3/96
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/96
12/5 + 3/96 is 389/160.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 96/5 × 96 = 1152/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/480 + 15/480 = 1152 + 15/480 = 1167/480 - 1167/480 simplified gives 389/160
- So, 12/5 + 3/96 = 389/160
In mixed form: 269/160
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