Add 84/5 and 16/96
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 16/96
84/5 + 16/96 is 509/30.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 96/5 × 96 = 8064/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
8064/480 + 80/480 = 8064 + 80/480 = 8144/480 - 8144/480 simplified gives 509/30
- So, 84/5 + 16/96 = 509/30
In mixed form: 1629/30
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