Add 84/15 and 4/96
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 4/96
84/15 + 4/96 is 677/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
84/15 = 84 × 32/15 × 32 = 2688/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/480 + 20/480 = 2688 + 20/480 = 2708/480 - 2708/480 simplified gives 677/120
- So, 84/15 + 4/96 = 677/120
In mixed form: 577/120
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