Add 15/72 and 30/96
15/72 + 30/96 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
15/72 = 15 × 4/72 × 4 = 60/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
60/288 + 90/288 = 60 + 90/288 = 150/288 - 150/288 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 15/72 + 30/96 = 25/48
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