Add 2/96 and 9/80
2/96 + 9/80 is 2/15.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
9/80 = 9 × 6/80 × 6 = 54/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 54/480 = 10 + 54/480 = 64/480 - 64/480 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 2/96 + 9/80 = 2/15
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