Add 75/5 and 36/96
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 36/96
75/5 + 36/96 is 123/8.
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,
75/5 = 75 × 96/5 × 96 = 7200/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
7200/480 + 180/480 = 7200 + 180/480 = 7380/480 - 7380/480 simplified gives 123/8
- So, 75/5 + 36/96 = 123/8
In mixed form: 153/8
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