Add 5/3 and 5/96
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 5/96
5/3 + 5/96 is 55/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 5/96 = 160 + 5/96 = 165/96 - 165/96 simplified gives 55/32
- So, 5/3 + 5/96 = 55/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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