Add 15/27 and 60/96
15/27 + 60/96 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864 - Add the two like fractions:
480/864 + 540/864 = 480 + 540/864 = 1020/864 - 1020/864 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 15/27 + 60/96 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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