Add 96/64 and 6/5
1st number: 1 32/64, 2nd number: 1 1/5
96/64 + 6/5 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
96/64 = 96 × 5/64 × 5 = 480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
6/5 = 6 × 64/5 × 64 = 384/320 - Add the two like fractions:
480/320 + 384/320 = 480 + 384/320 = 864/320 - 864/320 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 96/64 + 6/5 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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