Add 15/56 and 6/96
15/56 + 6/96 is 37/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
15/56 = 15 × 12/56 × 12 = 180/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
180/672 + 42/672 = 180 + 42/672 = 222/672 - 222/672 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 15/56 + 6/96 = 37/112
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