Add 5/80 and 10/96
5/80 + 10/96 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
5/80 = 5 × 6/80 × 6 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 50/480 = 30 + 50/480 = 80/480 - 80/480 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 5/80 + 10/96 = 1/6
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