Add 10/15 and 50/96
10/15 + 50/96 is 19/16.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
320/480 + 250/480 = 320 + 250/480 = 570/480 - 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 10/15 + 50/96 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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