Add 28/5 and 3/96
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 3/96
28/5 + 3/96 is 901/160.
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,
28/5 = 28 × 96/5 × 96 = 2688/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/480 + 15/480 = 2688 + 15/480 = 2703/480 - 2703/480 simplified gives 901/160
- So, 28/5 + 3/96 = 901/160
In mixed form: 5101/160
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