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Add 7/5 and 16/96

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 16/96

7/5 + 16/96 is 47/30.

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,
    7/5 = 7 × 96/5 × 96 = 672/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/480 + 80/480 = 672 + 80/480 = 752/480
  5. 752/480 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 7/5 + 16/96 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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