Add 1/3 and 15/96
1/3 + 15/96 is 47/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
1/3 = 1 × 32/3 × 32 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 15/96 = 32 + 15/96 = 47/96 - So, 1/3 + 15/96 = 47/96
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