Add 4/96 and 7/80
4/96 + 7/80 is 31/240.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
7/80 = 7 × 6/80 × 6 = 42/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 42/480 = 20 + 42/480 = 62/480 - 62/480 simplified gives 31/240
- So, 4/96 + 7/80 = 31/240
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