Add 12/15 and 84/96
12/15 + 84/96 is 67/40.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 420/480 = 384 + 420/480 = 804/480 - 804/480 simplified gives 67/40
- So, 12/15 + 84/96 = 67/40
In mixed form: 127/40
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