Add 15/24 and 27/96
15/24 + 27/96 is 29/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 27/96 = 60 + 27/96 = 87/96 - 87/96 simplified gives 29/32
- So, 15/24 + 27/96 = 29/32
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