Add 15/96 and 27/90
15/96 + 27/90 is 73/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
15/96 = 15 × 15/96 × 15 = 225/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
27/90 = 27 × 16/90 × 16 = 432/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1440 + 432/1440 = 225 + 432/1440 = 657/1440 - 657/1440 simplified gives 73/160
- So, 15/96 + 27/90 = 73/160
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