Add 15/96 and 40/70
15/96 + 40/70 is 163/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
525/3360 + 1920/3360 = 525 + 1920/3360 = 2445/3360 - 2445/3360 simplified gives 163/224
- So, 15/96 + 40/70 = 163/224
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