Add 18/96 and 3/5
18/96 + 3/5 is 63/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 288/480 = 90 + 288/480 = 378/480 - 378/480 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 18/96 + 3/5 = 63/80
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