Add 12/15 and 80/96
12/15 + 80/96 is 49/30.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 5/96 × 5 = 400/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 400/480 = 384 + 400/480 = 784/480 - 784/480 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 12/15 + 80/96 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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