Add 2/5 and 8/96
2/5 + 8/96 is 29/60.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 96/5 × 96 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 40/480 = 192 + 40/480 = 232/480 - 232/480 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 2/5 + 8/96 = 29/60
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