Add 5/80 and 4/96
5/80 + 4/96 is 5/48.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 20/480 = 30 + 20/480 = 50/480 - 50/480 simplified gives 5/48
- So, 5/80 + 4/96 = 5/48
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