Add 15/80 and 5/96
15/80 + 5/96 is 23/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
15/80 = 15 × 6/80 × 6 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 25/480 = 90 + 25/480 = 115/480 - 115/480 simplified gives 23/96
- So, 15/80 + 5/96 = 23/96
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