Add 6/5 and 63/96
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 63/96
6/5 + 63/96 is 297/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
6/5 = 6 × 96/5 × 96 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 315/480 = 576 + 315/480 = 891/480 - 891/480 simplified gives 297/160
- So, 6/5 + 63/96 = 297/160
In mixed form: 1137/160
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