Add 8/5 and 20/96
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 20/96
8/5 + 20/96 is 217/120.
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,
8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 100/480 = 768 + 100/480 = 868/480 - 868/480 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 8/5 + 20/96 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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