Add 15/3 and 45/96
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 45/96
15/3 + 45/96 is 175/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 45/96 = 480 + 45/96 = 525/96 - 525/96 simplified gives 175/32
- So, 15/3 + 45/96 = 175/32
In mixed form: 515/32
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