Add 15/90 and 6/96
15/90 + 6/96 is 11/48.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1440 + 90/1440 = 240 + 90/1440 = 330/1440 - 330/1440 simplified gives 11/48
- So, 15/90 + 6/96 = 11/48
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