Add 32/5 and 7/96
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 7/96
32/5 + 7/96 is 3107/480.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/480 + 35/480 = 3072 + 35/480 = 3107/480 - So, 32/5 + 7/96 = 3107/480
In mixed form: 6227/480
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