Add 1/15 and 4/96
1/15 + 4/96 is 13/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 20/480 = 32 + 20/480 = 52/480 - 52/480 simplified gives 13/120
- So, 1/15 + 4/96 = 13/120
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