Add 1/96 and 20/15
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 5/15
1/96 + 20/15 is 43/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
20/15 = 20 × 32/15 × 32 = 640/480 - Add the two like fractions:
5/480 + 640/480 = 5 + 640/480 = 645/480 - 645/480 simplified gives 43/32
- So, 1/96 + 20/15 = 43/32
In mixed form: 111/32
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