Add 80/5 and 15/96
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 15/96
80/5 + 15/96 is 517/32.
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,
80/5 = 80 × 96/5 × 96 = 7680/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
7680/480 + 75/480 = 7680 + 75/480 = 7755/480 - 7755/480 simplified gives 517/32
- So, 80/5 + 15/96 = 517/32
In mixed form: 165/32
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