Add 24/5 and 15/96
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 15/96
24/5 + 15/96 is 793/160.
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,
24/5 = 24 × 96/5 × 96 = 2304/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 75/480 = 2304 + 75/480 = 2379/480 - 2379/480 simplified gives 793/160
- So, 24/5 + 15/96 = 793/160
In mixed form: 4153/160
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