Add 15/28 and 27/96
15/28 + 27/96 is 183/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
15/28 = 15 × 24/28 × 24 = 360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Add the two like fractions:
360/672 + 189/672 = 360 + 189/672 = 549/672 - 549/672 simplified gives 183/224
- So, 15/28 + 27/96 = 183/224
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