Add 15/28 and 81/96
15/28 + 81/96 is 309/224.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672 - Add the two like fractions:
360/672 + 567/672 = 360 + 567/672 = 927/672 - 927/672 simplified gives 309/224
- So, 15/28 + 81/96 = 309/224
In mixed form: 185/224
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