Add 15/16 and 60/96
15/16 + 60/96 is 25/16.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 60/96 = 90 + 60/96 = 150/96 - 150/96 simplified gives 25/16
- So, 15/16 + 60/96 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16
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