Add 27/5 and 9/96
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 9/96
27/5 + 9/96 is 879/160.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 96/5 × 96 = 2592/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/480 + 45/480 = 2592 + 45/480 = 2637/480 - 2637/480 simplified gives 879/160
- So, 27/5 + 9/96 = 879/160
In mixed form: 579/160
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