Add 15/90 and 36/96
15/90 + 36/96 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
15/90 = 15 × 16/90 × 16 = 240/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1440 + 540/1440 = 240 + 540/1440 = 780/1440 - 780/1440 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 15/90 + 36/96 = 13/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/90+36/96 15/90+72/96 45/90+36/96 75/90+36/96