Add 15/50 and 9/96
15/50 + 9/96 is 63/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2400 + 225/2400 = 720 + 225/2400 = 945/2400 - 945/2400 simplified gives 63/160
- So, 15/50 + 9/96 = 63/160
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