Add 64/5 and 10/96
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 10/96
64/5 + 10/96 is 3097/240.
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,
64/5 = 64 × 96/5 × 96 = 6144/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
6144/480 + 50/480 = 6144 + 50/480 = 6194/480 - 6194/480 simplified gives 3097/240
- So, 64/5 + 10/96 = 3097/240
In mixed form: 12217/240
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