Add 15/84 and 9/96
15/84 + 9/96 is 61/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
120/672 + 63/672 = 120 + 63/672 = 183/672 - 183/672 simplified gives 61/224
- So, 15/84 + 9/96 = 61/224
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