Add 15/36 and 45/96
15/36 + 45/96 is 85/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 135/288 = 120 + 135/288 = 255/288 - 255/288 simplified gives 85/96
- So, 15/36 + 45/96 = 85/96
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