Add 15/36 and 6/96
15/36 + 6/96 is 23/48.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 18/288 = 120 + 18/288 = 138/288 - 138/288 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 15/36 + 6/96 = 23/48
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