Add 15/12 and 9/96, Solve 1 3/12 + 9/96 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 9/96

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 9/96

15/12 + 9/96 is 43/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
Add the two like fractions:
120/96 + 9/96 = 120 + 9/96 = 129/96
129/96 simplified gives 43/32
So, 15/12 + 9/96 = 43/32
In mixed form: 111/32

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