Add 15/40 and 27/96
15/40 + 27/96 is 21/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
15/40 = 15 × 12/40 × 12 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 135/480 = 180 + 135/480 = 315/480 - 315/480 simplified gives 21/32
- So, 15/40 + 27/96 = 21/32
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