Add 75/5 and 9/96
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 9/96
75/5 + 9/96 is 483/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
7200/480 + 45/480 = 7200 + 45/480 = 7245/480 - 7245/480 simplified gives 483/32
- So, 75/5 + 9/96 = 483/32
In mixed form: 153/32
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