Add 15/96 and 42/45
15/96 + 42/45 is 523/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 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 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1440 + 1344/1440 = 225 + 1344/1440 = 1569/1440 - 1569/1440 simplified gives 523/480
- So, 15/96 + 42/45 = 523/480
In mixed form: 143/480
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