Add 15/7 and 10/96
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 10/96
15/7 + 10/96 is 755/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
15/7 = 15 × 96/7 × 96 = 1440/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/672 + 70/672 = 1440 + 70/672 = 1510/672 - 1510/672 simplified gives 755/336
- So, 15/7 + 10/96 = 755/336
In mixed form: 283/336
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