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Add 8/5 and 12/96

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/96

8/5 + 12/96 is 69/40.

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,
    8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/480 + 60/480 = 768 + 60/480 = 828/480
  5. 828/480 simplified gives 69/40
  6. So, 8/5 + 12/96 = 69/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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