Add 15/35 and 27/96
15/35 + 27/96 is 159/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
15/35 = 15 × 96/35 × 96 = 1440/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/3360 + 945/3360 = 1440 + 945/3360 = 2385/3360 - 2385/3360 simplified gives 159/224
- So, 15/35 + 27/96 = 159/224
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