Add 15/96 and 21/9, Solve 15/96 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 15/96 and 21/9

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

15/96 + 21/9 is 239/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288
Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 672/288 = 45 + 672/288 = 717/288
717/288 simplified gives 239/96
So, 15/96 + 21/9 = 239/96
In mixed form: 247/96

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