Add 32/5 and 30/96
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 30/96
32/5 + 30/96 is 537/80.
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,
32/5 = 32 × 96/5 × 96 = 3072/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/480 + 150/480 = 3072 + 150/480 = 3222/480 - 3222/480 simplified gives 537/80
- So, 32/5 + 30/96 = 537/80
In mixed form: 657/80
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