Add 8/5 and 75/96
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 75/96
8/5 + 75/96 is 381/160.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 375/480 = 768 + 375/480 = 1143/480 - 1143/480 simplified gives 381/160
- So, 8/5 + 75/96 = 381/160
In mixed form: 261/160
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