Add 15/96 and 40/24
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 16/24
15/96 + 40/24 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 160/96 = 15 + 160/96 = 175/96 - So, 15/96 + 40/24 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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