Add 15/25 and 54/96
15/25 + 54/96 is 93/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
15/25 = 15 × 96/25 × 96 = 1440/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/2400 + 1350/2400 = 1440 + 1350/2400 = 2790/2400 - 2790/2400 simplified gives 93/80
- So, 15/25 + 54/96 = 93/80
In mixed form: 113/80
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