Add 21/5 and 27/96
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 27/96
21/5 + 27/96 is 717/160.
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,
21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/480 + 135/480 = 2016 + 135/480 = 2151/480 - 2151/480 simplified gives 717/160
- So, 21/5 + 27/96 = 717/160
In mixed form: 477/160
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