Add 15/16 and 27/96
15/16 + 27/96 is 39/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
15/16 = 15 × 6/16 × 6 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 27/96 = 90 + 27/96 = 117/96 - 117/96 simplified gives 39/32
- So, 15/16 + 27/96 = 39/32
In mixed form: 17/32
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