Add 64/5 and 70/96
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 70/96
64/5 + 70/96 is 3247/240.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Add the two like fractions:
6144/480 + 350/480 = 6144 + 350/480 = 6494/480 - 6494/480 simplified gives 3247/240
- So, 64/5 + 70/96 = 3247/240
In mixed form: 13127/240
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