Add 96/18 and 12/5
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 2 2/5
96/18 + 12/5 is 116/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 216/90 = 480 + 216/90 = 696/90 - 696/90 simplified gives 116/15
- So, 96/18 + 12/5 = 116/15
In mixed form: 711/15
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