Add 1/15 and 56/96
1/15 + 56/96 is 13/20.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 280/480 = 32 + 280/480 = 312/480 - 312/480 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 1/15 + 56/96 = 13/20
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