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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

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

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