Add 18/96 and 70/80
18/96 + 70/80 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
70/80 = 70 × 6/80 × 6 = 420/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 420/480 = 90 + 420/480 = 510/480 - 510/480 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 18/96 + 70/80 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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