Add 15/96 and 2/48
15/96 + 2/48 is 19/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 4/96 = 15 + 4/96 = 19/96 - So, 15/96 + 2/48 = 19/96
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