Add 9/96 and 6/5
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 1/5
9/96 + 6/5 is 207/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
6/5 = 6 × 96/5 × 96 = 576/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 576/480 = 45 + 576/480 = 621/480 - 621/480 simplified gives 207/160
- So, 9/96 + 6/5 = 207/160
In mixed form: 147/160
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