Add 48/5 and 7/96
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 7/96
48/5 + 7/96 is 4643/480.
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,
48/5 = 48 × 96/5 × 96 = 4608/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/480 + 35/480 = 4608 + 35/480 = 4643/480 - So, 48/5 + 7/96 = 4643/480
In mixed form: 9323/480
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