Add 15/60 and 36/96
15/60 + 36/96 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
15/60 = 15 × 8/60 × 8 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 180/480 = 120 + 180/480 = 300/480 - 300/480 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 15/60 + 36/96 = 5/8
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