Add 24/5 and 27/96
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 27/96
24/5 + 27/96 is 813/160.
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,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 135/480 = 2304 + 135/480 = 2439/480 - 2439/480 simplified gives 813/160
- So, 24/5 + 27/96 = 813/160
In mixed form: 513/160
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