Add 15/96 and 18/40
15/96 + 18/40 is 97/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 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 40 × 12 = 480,
18/40 = 18 × 12/40 × 12 = 216/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 216/480 = 75 + 216/480 = 291/480 - 291/480 simplified gives 97/160
- So, 15/96 + 18/40 = 97/160
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