Add 12/15 and 42/96
12/15 + 42/96 is 99/80.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 210/480 = 384 + 210/480 = 594/480 - 594/480 simplified gives 99/80
- So, 12/15 + 42/96 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80
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