Add 63/96 and 2/5
63/96 + 2/5 is 169/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
2/5 = 2 × 96/5 × 96 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 192/480 = 315 + 192/480 = 507/480 - 507/480 simplified gives 169/160
- So, 63/96 + 2/5 = 169/160
In mixed form: 19/160
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