Add 15/18 and 72/96
15/18 + 72/96 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
240/288 + 216/288 = 240 + 216/288 = 456/288 - 456/288 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 15/18 + 72/96 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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