Add 96/5 and 9/32
1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 9/32
96/5 + 9/32 is 3117/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
96/5 = 96 × 32/5 × 32 = 3072/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/160 + 45/160 = 3072 + 45/160 = 3117/160 - So, 96/5 + 9/32 = 3117/160
In mixed form: 1977/160
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