Add 12/96 and 5/15
12/96 + 5/15 is 11/24.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 160/480 = 60 + 160/480 = 220/480 - 220/480 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 12/96 + 5/15 = 11/24
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