Add 18/5 and 81/96
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 81/96
18/5 + 81/96 is 711/160.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 96/5 × 96 = 1728/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/480 + 405/480 = 1728 + 405/480 = 2133/480 - 2133/480 simplified gives 711/160
- So, 18/5 + 81/96 = 711/160
In mixed form: 471/160
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