Add 3/96 and 4/80
3/96 + 4/80 is 13/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
4/80 = 4 × 6/80 × 6 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 24/480 = 15 + 24/480 = 39/480 - 39/480 simplified gives 13/160
- So, 3/96 + 4/80 = 13/160
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