Add 15/56 and 9/96
15/56 + 9/96 is 81/224.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
180/672 + 63/672 = 180 + 63/672 = 243/672 - 243/672 simplified gives 81/224
- So, 15/56 + 9/96 = 81/224
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