Add 8/5 and 2/96, Solve 1 3/5 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 8/5 and 2/96

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

8/5 + 2/96 is 389/240.

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,
8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 10/480 = 768 + 10/480 = 778/480
778/480 simplified gives 389/240
So, 8/5 + 2/96 = 389/240
In mixed form: 1149/240

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