Add 15/96 and 42/9
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 4 6/9
15/96 + 42/9 is 463/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288 - Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 1344/288 = 45 + 1344/288 = 1389/288 - 1389/288 simplified gives 463/96
- So, 15/96 + 42/9 = 463/96
In mixed form: 479/96
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