Add 24/5 and 9/96
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 9/96
24/5 + 9/96 is 783/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 45/480 = 2304 + 45/480 = 2349/480 - 2349/480 simplified gives 783/160
- So, 24/5 + 9/96 = 783/160
In mixed form: 4143/160
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