Add 15/96 and 12/10
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 2/10
15/96 + 12/10 is 217/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
12/10 = 12 × 48/10 × 48 = 576/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 576/480 = 75 + 576/480 = 651/480 - 651/480 simplified gives 217/160
- So, 15/96 + 12/10 = 217/160
In mixed form: 157/160
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