Add 14/15 and 56/96
14/15 + 56/96 is 91/60.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 32/15 × 32 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 280/480 = 448 + 280/480 = 728/480 - 728/480 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 14/15 + 56/96 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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