Add 5/80 and 2/96
5/80 + 2/96 is 1/12.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 10/480 = 30 + 10/480 = 40/480 - 40/480 simplified gives 1/12
- So, 5/80 + 2/96 = 1/12
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