Add 15/21 and 60/96
15/21 + 60/96 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 420/672 = 480 + 420/672 = 900/672 - 900/672 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 15/21 + 60/96 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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