Add 49/10 and 15/96
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 15/96
49/10 + 15/96 is 809/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
49/10 = 49 × 48/10 × 48 = 2352/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/480 + 75/480 = 2352 + 75/480 = 2427/480 - 2427/480 simplified gives 809/160
- So, 49/10 + 15/96 = 809/160
In mixed form: 59/160
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