Add 15/4 and 27/96
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 27/96
15/4 + 27/96 is 129/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
15/4 = 15 × 24/4 × 24 = 360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
360/96 + 27/96 = 360 + 27/96 = 387/96 - 387/96 simplified gives 129/32
- So, 15/4 + 27/96 = 129/32
In mixed form: 41/32
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