Add 15/9 and 60/96
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 60/96
15/9 + 60/96 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
480/288 + 180/288 = 480 + 180/288 = 660/288 - 660/288 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 15/9 + 60/96 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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