Add 3/96 and 15/5
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 3 0/5
3/96 + 15/5 is 97/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 1440/480 = 15 + 1440/480 = 1455/480 - 1455/480 simplified gives 97/32
- So, 3/96 + 15/5 = 97/32
In mixed form: 31/32
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