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Add 6/5 and 8/96

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 8/96

6/5 + 8/96 is 77/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    6/5 = 6 × 96/5 × 96 = 576/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/480 + 40/480 = 576 + 40/480 = 616/480
  5. 616/480 simplified gives 77/60
  6. So, 6/5 + 8/96 = 77/60
    In mixed form: 117/60

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