Add 5/2 and 6/96
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/96
5/2 + 6/96 is 41/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
5/2 = 5 × 48/2 × 48 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 6/96 = 240 + 6/96 = 246/96 - 246/96 simplified gives 41/16
- So, 5/2 + 6/96 = 41/16
In mixed form: 29/16
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